The Mouse Next Door Moved In… But It’s NOT Mickey! 🐭 Knott’s #1 Chicken Dinner Restaurant Shut Down for Rodent Infestation!
- The Mouse Next Door Moved In… But It’s NOT Mickey! 🐭 Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant Shut Down for Rodent Infestation!
- Reddit’s Reaction: “Knott’s Needs More Cats”
- What Went Down?
- Theme Park Food Scandals: This Ain’t the First One!
- Should You Still Eat at Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant?
- Final Verdict: Would YOU Still Eat There?
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Y’all… Knott’s Berry Farm’s legendary Chicken Dinner Restaurant just had a moment straight out of Ratatouille—except this time, Remy wasn’t cooking, he was squatting. 😳
On February 5, 2025, health inspectors forced the iconic fried chicken spot to shut down after evidence of a rodent infestation was discovered. Guests expecting golden, crispy, boysenberry-smothered goodness were instead greeted with locked doors and sanitation concerns.
The good news? The restaurant reopened later the same day after a deep clean and reinspection.
Reddit’s Reaction: “Knott’s Needs More Cats”
The news hit Reddit’s r/KnottsBerryFarm like a wild ride on GhostRider:
🔥 “Unfortunately a common kitchen issue tbh.”
🔥 “The cats patrolling Boardwalk BBQ need to be temporarily repositioned.”
🔥 “MEAT’S back on the menu, boys!”
🔥 “Remy doing work. Let him cook.”
Some former employees even spilled behind-the-scenes tea, claiming that rodents are a known issue at Knott’s and that the food quality hasn’t been the same since Cedar Fair took over.
What Went Down?
According to Orange County health inspectors, the closure was triggered by clear evidence of rodents in the kitchen. Whether it was droppings, gnawed food, or actual sightings, it was bad enough to require an immediate shutdown for sanitization and pest control.
But here’s the kicker: The place was allowed to reopen on the same day. That means Knott’s addressed the issue fast, passed reinspection, and got the all-clear.
If anything, NOW might be the best time to go—because you know they just scrubbed every inch of that kitchen.
Theme Park Food Scandals: This Ain’t the First One!
Knott’s isn’t alone in the theme park food drama club. Disneyland’s Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen – A guest filmed a large roach climbing near a food prep area at this location. And let’s not forget the infamous Disney World turkey leg conspiracy, where people claim they’re actually emuuuuu meat. 🦃 (Disney denies it, but we still have questions.)
Should You Still Eat at Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant?
Listen—rodent infestations in restaurants happen more than you think. It’s gross, but it doesn’t mean the food is unsafe forever.
Here’s why it’s not the end of the world:
✔ Strict health inspections ensure restaurants don’t cut corners.
✔ Fast reopening means Knott’s took immediate action.
✔ The restaurant is probably cleaner now than ever.
If anything, NOW might be the best time to go—because you know they just scrubbed every inch of that kitchen.
Final Verdict: Would YOU Still Eat There?
The real question: Does this make you second-guess grabbing a plate of fried chicken at Knott’s, or are you still lining up for that boysenberry goodness?
Some people on Reddit say Knott’s chicken isn’t what it used to be anyway. Others say it’s still worth every bite. What do YOU think?
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