Yamato re-opens after clearing cockroach infestation

Yamato Restaurant in Westwood re-opened Monday evening after an inspection by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed that the eatery had been cleared of a cockroach infestation discovered last week.

On Thursday, a public health inspector found live cockroaches in the restaurant located at 1099 Westwood Blvd., requiring it to close for at least 48 hours. Signs of cockroaches were still found during a follow-up inspection on Saturday, said LeTaun Cotton, an environmental health service manager for the health department.

During a third inspection Monday afternoon, officials found no remnants of cockroaches, Cotton said. The restaurant opened its doors at 5 p.m. for dinner, she added.

The manager of Yamato was not available to immediately reply to requests for comment.

Compiled by Erin Donnelly, Bruin senior staff.

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