American Coney Island owner slams Lafayette after rats close eatery again

[@mzkittym.5450]

Glad she went so hard. Defend yours. Respect.💯

[@Cats4life333]

She's only making herself look like a fool her restaurant shares a wall with the Lafayette Coney Island I've been to both they both have rats

[@negativghostrdr]

​@Cats4life333pedal your bs elsewhere. It looks like you could eat off of that floor. The other one looks neglected.

[@negativghostrdr]

​@Cats4life333Maybe your home looks like the other one and you cant tell the difference?

[@therealreason06]

She is correct, it hurts her business and the reputation and credibility of her business, a Detroit landmark.

[@aquanettte132]

They both are. Wish they would actually work together on this problem. She's speaking a good to do list .

[@YahawahsChild-x9x]

I get her point, but I am not compelled by her presentation. I won't be buying hotdogs from her.

[@Cats4life333]

You do realize that her restaurant is literally right in the same building as the Lafayette one right so before you get to talk and you might want to know all the facts and I've been to both places and both of them are infested with rats I can guarantee hers has rats too she's just doesn't want everybody to know what she has

[@bjmichelle6272]

​@Cats4life333 you might want to do some research just because she shares a wall with them doesn't mean she automatically has rats there's plenty of ways to keep them out and I'm sure and I'm sure the board of health has been over there and check her store out also and if she had rats or rat droppings anywhere they would have closed her store sounds like you got a grudge or something against her or you're taking misinformation and running with it I heard it on the internet so it must be true gtfoh

[@insertnamehere313]

​@Cats4life333 You can "guarantee" that yet posted zero evidence to back up your claim. Ironic how they didn't find any at her restaurant and no photos of rat's in her restaurant. Where's your evidence besides trust me bro.

[@JayThomas-ep5by]

She's speaking from the heart to motivate a competitor to do better. Let that sink in...

[@kurthermann1302]

You can tell when someone is telling the truth and has had enough with the bulls***. She is 100%

[@Captainscentsable44]

My father's business was next to a Boston market. He said he never saw many rats until the Boston market moved in..

[@familystillmatters]

Thank you for sharing, because I love American Coney Island. I was concerned that Lafayette's problem was impacting American Coney Island. I appreciate your integrity and boldly sharing this truth.

[@DanielHollingsworth]

If you think a wall is keeping rats away, you've never had rats. All kitchens get them.

[@2W6468]

Right on defend your rep! Say it loud sista!!

[@michaelrichter1465]

This lady is awesome and I will go and buy a coney as soon as I can get down there. I admire her honesty and concern for her business, employees and customers alike. Good for you Grace, much respect.

[@heavyriff7637]

This lady ROCKS!!!

[@samayatyson3873]

Grace is wonderful. Tell them Grace. Your restaurant is clean.

[@Captainscentsable44]

Cleanliness is next to godliness

[@russell1512]

I am now an American Coney customer! no longer will I ever go to Lafayette! This woman is Great!

[@jasonklann6164]

Tourists spots the both of these jokers

[@DETSRC313]

And she owns the other building that is rat infested on the opposite side of Lafayette. 🤦‍♂️

[@ccs1453b2g]

Such a proud business owner, you make Detroit proud. If you’ve never been to American Coney Island you’re missing out. Give you much credit for dealing with these insulting questions.

[@urealjohnson8615]

U can feel her passion abt this, she is very thorough. Her nails are fire 🔥 too

[@imoveatgodspeedwakeup5665]

As a downtown resident I never seen American coney ever have rats or roach problems..i told y'all they is way better than Lafayette coney island.lafayette always was dirty and nasty.

[@Cats4life333]

That's humanly impossible for one restaurant to have rats and the other one not to when they're literally in the same building sharing a wall and I have been to both Coney Islands when I lived in Detroit a few years back and I can guarantee both have rat problems both have cockroach problems both have every kind of infestation you can think of and the food is terrible at those

[@notUrRealDad]

There's a video of a rat in American too lol

[@m42037]

​@@notUrRealDadSend a link

[@notUrRealDad]

@@m42037 I'm not saying it's Keros fault I've definitely seen filth in Lafayette, but she can't act like it's never happened in her establishment ever. Rats are a fact of the city if you have filthy neighbors. Detroiters would lose it in New York if they saw those rats

[@imoveatgodspeedwakeup5665]

@Cats4life333 a thick brick wall

[@keelhe893]

If what’s she is saying is the situation she is not telling any lies. That isn’t fair to her as a business owner and I wouldn’t want to be associated with them either… shut the nasty Coney Island down

[@SHELLY.B313]

Should have been closed down I used to eat at both of them they were very nicely both of them ❤❤

[@samayatyson3873]

They are not the Same. Different owners. She is such a cool person. Great Food, Great customer service, The entire staff is great. Very clean.

[@carolynghaskin3870]

Listen up this lady I have met personally she is a sweetheart and to see her this upset blows me!

[@Mark-qz2nu]

Blows me😂😂😂😂

[@AndyGenova-jr9ol]

You guys are close u get fries with that

[@awhormes]

I don't know how I got here, where this is or exactly what's going on but I get the basics. I applaud you for being so vocal and defending your business and families reputation. Much respect to you as a hard working business woman. Say it loud and say it proud!!!!! Salutes from Massachusetts!!! Will visit if ever in the area.

[@tanv3350]

Lafayette Coney Island bathroom is in the basement. When I say I thought I was going to be trafficked. They should be ashamed. I don’t blame her for being upset. That could cost her business.

[@bingo8789]

😂

[@TheeRealRg3]

You not lying only those who have used that bathroom know what you mean

[@Thikkness]

Not funny but 🤣🤣🤣💀💀

[@DetroitFettyghost]

Ever since Lafayette been sold to investors (and before honestly) theyve let that building infrastructure continue to slide into the sidewalk. And for those that dont know Grace at American shes not always liie this- shes normally chill and very kind- she has a RIGHT to be this direct and vocal because shes got a buisness that she keeps thriving and is a proud owner.

[@samayatyson3873]

She is wonderful.

[@kimfleury]

She's right about how controlling pests and running a sanitary business is a no brainer. It starts with a clean counter, sanitized food prep surfaces, garage pails emptied regularly, brooms and mops. When you get deliveries you get rid of the cardboard and plastic wrap immediately. You regularly rotate your stock and don't keep any on the shelf long enough for roaches to lay their eggs under the stock. You deep clean once a week. You do a deeper clean once a month. You plug the tiniest holes in the exterior walls and throughout the building. If you're adjoined to another food service business in the building, you monitor the adjoining wall even if there's a firewall. Once every couple of months you move everything away from that wall to closely inspect. You hire pest control (particularly exclusionary pest control if you're in the same building as other food service businesses). And you make sure to have your garbage hauled away more than once a week from the dumpster. You don't rely on city garbage collection. There's no reason for Lafayette Coney to be so dirty. I'd be worried about a corrupt connection with the health department letting them skate, even though they get shut down periodically when an inspector who's not on their payroll shows up. And yes the health department shows up unannounced a few times a year. You only get warning that they're coming if you have a corrupt connection. The whole idea of the inspections is to see how you operate day-to-day. Not how you operate when you clean for a visit.

[@imoveatgodspeedwakeup5665]

I'm from downtown and she not lying.. Lafayette is very dirty..put it like this go use Lafayette coney island bathroom,I promise you won't be back 😂😂😂

[@relentless3735]

Same, we will never go back to Lafayette 🌭 they completely snubbed us like we were peasants and I have lived here my entire life… American Coney Island, warm welcoming, nice atmosphere , delicious food and try their spinach pie! Delicious 😋

[@imoveatgodspeedwakeup5665]

@@relentless3735 yes , they are racist ..it's against blacks only.and act like they want to rush you out they restaurant, making you feel very uncomfortable..

[@robbiecoomer4790]

I'm from southern Indiana .never heard what's going on but this chic is one I would not mess with ..she takes pride in her business. Good for her .

[@JOESSECRETGARDEN85]

The real customers that have been going there 20 years knows its always clean in the restaurant

[@madvillian888]

The city of Detroit personified. Respect!

[@BayPawLobeezy_World]

It's cold outside the rats gotta come somewhere. That whole area legendary for rats and it's nothing you can really do about it. It's food in there and it's warm and the rats will get creative and get inside somehow thru the ground go on top of the building anyway to get up in that restaurant. These are facts.

[@SHELLY.B313]

I remember her father and grandfather they were very nice men

[@LeeeDay]

I worked for an Italian in Flint many years ago ...every square inch of the restaurant was cleaned every night.

[@DetroitNinja]

🔥👍🏽Thank you for clarifying

[@bandrange3526]

Detroit ninja 🥷 you a legend bro

[@pojo1020]

I agree with her 100%

[@kristiczapiewski5954]

Show us your clean basement .

[@tooshort12]

The health department has seen it and she’s not shut down so…

[@DetroitFettyghost]

She offered! ❤

[@solutionone3777]

Get off your lazy ass and go check it out. She said anybody is more than welcome to come down and take a look anytime they want. You can go record it and then post it and then get the attention you so desperately crave.

[@johnr8996]

You must not have watched the whole video

[@ICEPICK7882]

I wonder if Charlie Leduff will have Grace on the no bullshit podcasts this Wednesday at 1pm

[@Hunter33705]

@@ICEPICK7882 I think Charlie worked at Lafayette Coney for a little bit so his family could have health insurance. There was a video about it with him cooking dogs in the kitchen.

[@spillingtees313]

SHE SAID WHAT SHE SAID!!! I like her. That's right stand for something or fall for anything!!!!

[@BenBennett94]

I hope that your situation is as you say and that things work out for you and your staff. I don't blame you for speaking so frankly and straight forward without any of the political correctness. Stand up 4 you and your staff Livelihood. Kick-ass.

[@JustinJenseninCurrentEvents]

I would NEVER relate or equate them as the same. I've been to both... Liked both!

[@JohnBryson-zc7ed]

Rats eat through walls, floors anything to survive

[@CraigUNLV]

Hi from Vegas. I go to Detroit yearly for family, and now I'm seriously considering switching teams here. She's a spitfire.

[@francisfantastico]

She needs to run for office! This needs to be national news, the wisdom she speaks pertains just not to restaurants but to everyday life and every American. Personal responsibility is important.

[@carochio8639]

😂😂😂😂

[@josephelden4573]

Only dealt with Grace one time and she was polite, considerate and took care of anything we needed. Treated us to a beer and Coney when we were done. I believe her. American is the only Coney I've been to in Detroit.

[@surf6009]

Thanks for sharing. Very cool.

[@sistafromthed.hunter9301]

The last time I went to Lafayette was in 2016. The roaches were bad. I canceled my order. My father was disappointed because Lafayette is a stable of downtown detroit. Much love to the lady for speaking up.

[@shinaprice2809]

I Don't blame her. In 2021 I dined in at Lafayette and saw roaches crawling on the counter. Sad part is they had a line wrapped around the building!! If I were their neighbors I would be pissed!

[@janicejones3191]

When my Children were little we would come in and sit at the same table now there are grown but I still come there some time still sit at the same table to this day thank you Coney Island much love💯❤️

[@m42037]

Guess what's in that "meat" on the hotdogs

[@Def1nitelyn0tac0p]

Why is she yelling at me 😭 I don't even know what is going on 😭

[@QueenoftheNile777]

Girl make sure your restaurant is clean and the back doors are always closed. I grew up in nyc where rats come in the size of dogs. Thank God Detroit is cleaner than that!!!

[@ornentertainment4755]

I don’t know her name but after hearing this and actually patronizing both Coney Island’s as growing up in Detroit, I’ve visited her location more than Lafayette. I would like to give her a hug for standing up and being HONEST FOR HER BUSINESS!!! RESPECT 🫡 🙏🏾🖤🎤💯

[@richallen8742]

You can see the care in the workers behind her, the organization in the coolers, and her passion speaks volumes. Been there many times and always someone cleaning floor and wiping down tables.

[@bruceadams9542]

Yes she will defined restaurant . but if rats are next door you cant say they don't come in her restaurant. ? BS

[@OwdeeTeeTee]

It depends on how the buildings are. I've worked for a pest control company for a few years now, and I do exclusion work. I've treated customers businesses where they are separated by a wall and the other business doesn't have the issues. So it's not really BS. If she does what she says than I could very easily seeing her not having an issue, especially if the buildings are separated well.

[@jermaineethan]

@@OwdeeTeeTeeshe for sure telling the truth

[@rwefree9469]

Nonsense

[@relentless3735]

I still haven't wore my limited edition Vans skate shoes featuring a star-spangled design and the restaurant’s logo with proceeds benefiting American Coney Island! They are super cool! I love American Coney Island 🌭 🇺🇸

[@DetroitFettyghost]

Ohhh that's the most American & Detroit shit ever! I need a pair!

[@relentless3735]

@@DetroitFettyghost They are so cute, ensconced forever 👟 Grace and her brother design them with Vans (TM)

[@relentless3735]

@@DetroitFettyghost Have you watched Barstool Coney Island Rivalry - Lafayette vs American (Detroit, MI)? 🌭

[@DetroitFettyghost]

​@@relentless3735Ya know what I did start it but never finished it- I'm gonna have to restart it- I'm 43 and been going to American since I was a baby- I remember grace when she was a late teenager/posdibly very rarly 20s ❤ Born & Raised on the Eastside Gunston/Hoover atea

[@relentless3735]

@@DetroitFettyghost Oh wow, what an awesome story. I needed to get away for the weekend, we took an Uber to the RenCen, stayed there for the weekend, main goal was to do the coney challenge (we both have lived here out entire life too)…Didn't tell anyone…walked right in while Grace was being interviewed and after she was done with the interview, just the most welcoming person Video on my channel: Going Downtown Detroit MI | Coney Challenge 🌭 | 01.12.2019 (Links Below) - Is the title...

[@Rich-fi7kg]

When I worked at Wonder Bread on grand river, the rats burrowed under the parking lot and thrived prowling the neighborhood for existence..thousannds live under DETROIT..its a fact of life..people gamble there now .best of luck..

[@tariqferguson7047]

I love her passion. Unfortunately, if rats are on that block, they are trying to figure out how to get into her establishment, too. She's fighting an uphill battle. However, I remember going to Lafayette once, and while I was waiting to order, I saw a rat run underneath one of the tables, so I left and went back to the casino. It made me not want to eat at either of the two restaurants ever again.

[@OwdeeTeeTee]

I disagree. I work for a pest control company and specifically do exclusion work. If she stays on top of things and has a good exclusion team she uses with her pest control, then it's really easy to make sure they stay out. I see it quite a bit with businesses sharing a lot. The ones who pay for the service don't have the rodents.

[@patrickflynn9126]

Your comment is kinda silly. Your in the city...any city has rats. It's what you do to discourage the rats from gaining access to your particular building. Lol I went back to the Casino...they have rats lurking there also. It's just pest controlled so you don't see them.

[@OwdeeTeeTee]

@patrickflynn9126 I exclude them from the building. I also take care of a couple of different businesses downtown. They don't have rats inside their buildings. Yeah, sometimes they will chew through, but it's taken care of in a few days. I'm not spraying and just laying bait. I'm closing holes on the ground level and on the roof. They also won't chew through my seals because I use excluder. But ok, I guess I don't know what I'm talking about even though I do it daily and work in downtown as well pretty frequently.

[@DeliRevv]

I love how she has a go at Whitmer and Lafayette being her favorite. Mic drop. 😂

[@DanEBoyd]

Gritmer just about deserves the same derision which newscum is now receiving!

[@wakeup24_notableexception25]

I love this lady, you tell them sister 👏🏽

[@brcc8208]

Why is the media criticizing her business? She has tried to help them and they don't care about their cleanliness.

[@313Mulan]

People would be surprised at how many "staple or long-standing" restaurants in Detroit are beyond filthy. I often wonder how they pass their health inspections. Evie's Tamales is a place in Southwest that has been around for YEARS. It's a staple in Southwest but the kitchen is disgusting and if anyone knows, their restrooms are unsanitary. Again, they've been around for decades and I'm shocked they haven't been shut down.

[@adamb4093]

This lady is great shes a firecracker and we would love to see her perfectly clean basement

[@ggray1213]

crazy if a rat runs across the floor during her press conference

[@mobyum5145]

American coney island is going to continue to be associated with Lafayette coney island next door. Lafayette has the rat problem, but media frequently reports on the two at that corner downtown where they are located as if they are both operated by same owner. Hire a local PR business to walk around to sports events office workers, etc. give out food coupons, discounts, etc. to keep your business flowing. Just getting mad is not enough. Canvass downtown and Reach your customers and invite them to help get the right word out

[@TearlessGosling]

rats don't stop at a wall bro; they in the whole building, not just on one side.

[@carochio8639]

Eggs are $7...this is her problem to deal with....I have problems to...should I hold a press conference

[@kimfleury]

​@@TearlessGoslingget trained in pest control.

[@rydentha2485]

She's pissed and I don't blame her

[@miltonmoore1690]

Is it still a hole in the wall . Between the two businesses ? I never understood that.

[@waynesfinest9740]

We needed this press conference. Thank you, Ms.

[@tomm5849]

If your nextdoor neighbor has rats.....you have rats!! They don't know the property lines lady. Or maybe her voice keeps them away!

[@patrickflynn9126]

Well glad I seen this. American Coney Island is my choice for Detroit Dogs. Who wants to eat at a dirty business? Rats at Layfette Coney Island, yikes. The rat pellets are the secret difference in the Coney chili! I'll take my Coney without the rat shi+ please.

[@garritygal]

We used to go to Lafayette in the 60s, my dad was a regular. I tried to continue the tradition by taking our kids and I found a gob of hair in my loose burger. Don't even talk about the basement bathroom. Digusting. So we never have gone back.

[@MotorKam]

The beef is still on

[@m42037]

Beef? You better Google what's on top of that hot dog from those places lol

[@MotorKam]

@ lmao I’m talking about between the two restaurants

[@markdodd1152]

My younger brother still talks about the best coney he ever had in his life when I took him there in the 80s. It is the best ever I've been living in North Carolina 15 years and no places even close to that good I tried to replicate them as best as I can at home but nothing ever will come close to being as good as theirs. I am proud of her for standing up for herself and her business. She is a pissed off mama bear and I hope that people realize how good everything is there

[@adatshhc]

Good for her for speaking out.

[@jeremycounty9546]

I bet she never shuts up when she gets home.

[@johnresor7156]

I bet her husband is a full blown alcoholic

[@MikeKenel]

She's is awesome! Going to American Coney this weekend, from Algonac, to support her business.

[@sunshine48213]

O wow that’s what I read it was owned by the same family

[@kimfleury]

And that's the issue.

[@BlkRamGuy]

More business owners need to be like her. So many businesses were closed because of COVID.

[@benayahisrael2118]

I call bull…I’ve seen rats at American coney

[@juuni9656]

Big Karen energy. Never going back to either of them.

[@Alegend03]

Only in Detroit, are we talking about hot dogs......

[@kurtvine8788]

Go get em Grace. Shes a proud owner , any owner with her pride takes care of problems.

[@alyssacozart716]

As a fellow Michigander, I completely support the owner of American Coney Island and have been going here as a kid and also have been to Lafayette as my aunt likes Lafayette and my dad likes American Coney Island Which, American Coney Island is better and always has been in my opinion it’s a famous staple in Detroit it’s been on man vs food. Miley Cyrus has been there a lot of famous people and the bathroom situation Lafayette, in a dark dingy basement and the other located right inside the restaurant American Coney Island use to have problem with homeless drug addicts using in the bathrooms but I believe they got it under control in recent years as the city is growing

[@thomasstiglich3484]

I haven't been to either in a decade, but I always preferred the taste of Lafayette. After watching this video, I will make it a point this week to make the one-hour trip to visit and support American Coney Island. Support Detroit restaurants and businesses. Without your support, they will close up shop.

[@angelataylor3822]

She’s absolutely right

[@stevechristensen2351]

I got to Lafayette once every 10 years to remind myself why American is the superior restaurant.

[@georgewoodget271]

I live just across the state line in Toledo Oh. I will be visiting American Coney Island soon for dinner. Thank you for sharing this information.

[@BradiKal61]

Lafayette has always been the preferred comey as the experience is consistent. Service is quick while I have waited for service at American. This "rat problem" is more about egos than actual rodents.

[@chcarroll5164]

I used to love the Lafayette, went there last year and it had gone to hell, I'm not concerned about rats I'm talking about a minimal service business and they couldn't do that much, I'm done.

[@RealJackHQ]

I don’t know why it’s hilarious but shoutout to the guy who blurted out “tetanus fibrosis!” at 13:50.

[@Getyourdoe]

They're literally connected 🤦‍♂️

[@kimfleury]

Firewall

[@jleveque9979]

Are these reporters for real?.... You're doing a great job man keep it up....👍

[@OwdeeTeeTee]

People clearly dont understand pest control services. If she pays for exclusion work and has an exclusion team that has integrity, she likely really doesn't have any rats. Of course its a constant battle but if she is on top of it I would say its believable she doesnt have rats. Maybe educate yourself or go see for yourself at her establishment before you go slamming her business and claiming shes lying.

[@libralillyknits]

This chick is hilarious 😂

[@bobbywilliamson6139]

I heard the latest,the health department didn’t discover any rats at Lafayette I’m confused,maybe somebody is trying to set them up

[@TOotsT-w6b]

Yes ma’am I’d love to pat MRS GRACE KEROS on the back she knows how to run a business yes yes!! I prefer AMERICAN CONEY always have

[@laurasenko952]

I mean she has a point. I'm sure the same inspectors are going to American since they are right next to each other. They haven't been in the news. She also mentioned several preventative measures so sounds like she knows how to take precautions. Lafayette did used to be my favorite but I'm starting to lean toward American now.

[@TheRealMrConfident]

I love her! Stand on Business!!! I've always rocked with American over them other people.

[@jerryalexander8803]

We know yall planted those rats next door 😂😂

[@lawrenceterrell8471]

Im glad she stood on business

[@Hanover-ek4jy]

Why would a hotdog restaurant owner be given over 20 minutes on network TV for a press conference in Detroit?

[@notUrRealDad]

When you moved here you should've looked up the history of those places. Landmarks

[@Hanover-ek4jy]

@ At the same time, it wasn't clear Monday how much of the news conference was owner frustration boiling over, how much was showmanship - or in this case, showwomanship - between longtime rivals, and how much was to pressure a competitor and the city to address the situation.Detroit free press

[@Hanover-ek4jy]

@ don’t live there!

[@mikedevo363]

That's what they do in Detroit.

[@notUrRealDad]

@@Hanover-ek4jy that makes perfect sense why you would say something so uninformed lmao the coney business was just as vital as the auto industry and construction industry, who the fuck do you think was feeding the workers? 🤣 You think these guys worked double digit hours in a factory and said "fuck it I don't need food I'll only eat at home!" Something is in the water in Lake Orion lol start drinking bottled water, friend

[@DETSRC313]

I've never seen American Coney have a pest control company and I work and live within blocks. Pass it everyday.

[@bobs1356]

Rats can chew through a lot and I still wouldn't take the chance American coney doesn't have them. They can get in the door when supplies is delivered.

[@anthonylappin6657]

Start asking for receipts when people use restroom keep it locked

[@MikeBodo]

There's a reason the 'D' in Vegas selected American Coney Island over Lafayette to have in its establishment as representative of the Detroit Coney Island style experience. Chew on that for awhile.

[@angelataylor3822]

I understand you are angry but check your blood pressure

[@2ezzillatube]

She a boss

[@ryanwhite4912]

Gotta love this woman.💯

[@DETSRC313]

ITS THE NEIGHBORS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF LAFAYETTE 🤦‍♂️ They are on the front line of that problem. American operation hours keeps the rats focused on Lafayette.

[@Purplehazeallthroughmybrain]

I've worked in food service 90% of the time we got a heads up for inspection