Cronut lovers, rejoice. Dominique Ansel Bakery has officially reopened after getting shut down by the Department of Health for a "severe mouse infestation that requires professional pest control services."
The New York Daily News reported that the home of the famous cronut reopened on Tuesday after passing its re-inspection. Reports stated that the bakery's line was just as long as ever in the morning.
A customer submitted video footage which showed a mouse scurrying across the kitchen floor. The DOH arrived and shut down the bakery after determining a "severe mouse infestation" despite the bakery being award an "A" rating last October. The shutdown cost the bakery $40,000 in lost business and repairs.
The bakery posted the following message on its Facebook page: "We are deeply sorry for any disappointment that we may have caused you. Taking this opportunity, we have completely fortified our facilities with a full reconstruction and re-cementing, taking every issue seriously in an effort to provide an even more pristine environment for our guests. As you know, we cook in completely opened kitchens, so everything we do is in full view."
In celebration of the grand reopening, the bakery is celebrating with a black-and-gold Rocky Balboa-inspired Cronut, a symbol of "resilience" and the shop's dedication.
"We are excited to welcome you back and looking forward to greeting you all personally, as we do every day," said the bakery staff. "In the words of Rocky Balboa - whose theme song has been playing on our radio all weekend long while we worked to deliver everything that was required of us and more - 'getting hit and keep moving forward...that's how winning is done!'"
The 36-year-old chef also urged his customers to "seek deeper details and answers before jumping to conclusions." Ansel became famous after introducing the croissant-doughnut hybrid last May and later the chocolate chip cookie shot.
