‘Vermin infestation’ closed Santa Monica hotspot Elephante, where steaks fetch $120: officials

Source: New York Post

A ritzy rooftop restaurant with breathtaking views and pricey entrees was shut down last month after health inspectors discovered a “vermin infestation” on the premises, according to officials. Santa Monica hotspot Elephante, where a ribeye steak goes for $120 and fancy cocktails go for $20, was forced to close on Jan. 20 due to the presence of pests, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Health.