Coroner, Health Department Release Statement on Rodas

Statement from the LA County Department of Public Health and the Department of Coroner 

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is working with the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner in reviewing the case of an employee of Guido’s Restaurant in Malibu, who died on March 18, 2012. Public Health has not found any problem that would increase the risk to the public’s health, nor has it found any public health reason to close the restaurant. The Department of Coroner is awaiting the results of microscopic tissue studies and biological laboratory cultures to aid in the determination of manner and cause of death. No further information is available for release at this time.

Statement from Guido's co-owner, Vassil Pertchinkov

To Patrons, Friends and otherwise anyone concerned:

We here at Guidos are very saddened by the loss of our employee, Carlos Rodas. We want to let everyone know that the health department has been out to inspect our restaurant following this incident. We want you to know that we are committed to your health and safety. We have not been advised by any agency that we should shut our doors as a result of Carlos’death. We remain open for business and we hope to see all of you in the restaurant soon.