A curry house has been shut down after an infestation of rats and mice was found by health inspectors.
Rat droppings and a live mouse were found in the kitchen at Shimla Pinks, in Leicester. Officers shut the restaurant while people were dining, with the business fined £1,000 during a hearing at the city's magistrates.
Owner Meena Patel said he felt "terrible" about the problem and vowed to rectify it.
Leicester City Council health inspectors confirmed the closure during the hearing last Thursday.
The court was told droppings were found behind the freezer and there were holes in doors and the skirting boards, allowing the rodents access to food preparation areas.
Bacterial infections such as Leptospirosis and Ecoli can be spread by urine from mice and rats.
The council said in a statement the owners are not allowed to open until it was satisfied they have "addressed the problems".
However, Mr Patel told the Mercury he was going to "eradicate" the problem.
The premises, in London Road, will close for a week to allow walls to be rebuilt and kitchen equipment replaced.
Shimla Pinks has earned consistent positive reviews on Trip Advisor, earning it a "certificate of excellence" in 2015.
