INDIANAPOLIS — It was an unexpected closure after an anonymous tip. The Little India Restaurant, a popular spot on Indy's north side, is temporarily losing its food license.
"Today I'm just waking up in the morning, and read the comment on the news and said, 'This is serious,'" The Little India Restaurant co-owner Rinku Gogna said. "My husband started crying because we are not that people."
The health department's report, released Wednesday, says there were five critical violations including a mouse infestation and a sewage leak.
"We tried to clean everything, but the leakage is still there, the rats are coming from another building, and health department, please try to understand," Gogna said. "If you come every month or every two weeks, please check us. It will help us to improve more, to clean more."
"Part of me wants to cry because it doesn't make sense," said Linda McKnight, who has worked at The Little India Restaurant since November. "I brought everything to the light. He was trying to take care of the stuff, but not good enough."
McKnight shared several photos with 13News showing mouse droppings and sewage leaks.
"I understand you have a business and are trying to take care of your family, but certain things you should not do," said McKnight, who came forward this week.
Gogna said they're working hard to reopen as soon as they can.
"Me and my husband and my restaurant situation, please trust us again," Gogna said. "Please, I hope you can understand."
The Marion County Public Health Department said it will conduct another inspection Tuesday, a week after they received the initial complaint.
The Little India Restaurant has to remain closed until it passes inspection.