The iconic Pink’s hot dog stand reopened to the public Monday, nearly two months after closing because of a surge in coronavirus cases across Los Angeles County.
“We are so excited to have our first day of business after being shut down for two months,” owner Richard Pink said Monday.
The popular eatery, which has been in business for 81 years and regularly draws long lines, opened its doors again at 9:30 a.m.
“We’re ready to reopen both for take out and for dining on our beautiful patio,” Pink said.
Customers will notice new safety protocols, including tables spaced 8 feet apart on the patio.
Employees and customers will be required to wear a mask and those in line will need to be socially distanced.
Plexiglass has also been placed across all counters, Pink said.
Pink’s announced its reopening plans on social media over the weekend.
The restaurant also endured a 5-month-long closure when the pandemic first hit in 2020.