BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A public hearing regarding the issue of revoking a business license(s) of Good Friends Chinese and Seafood Restaurant, located at 1720 Dennison Avenue, will be held on Monday March 3rd, 2014 at 4 p.m. during the Public Safety Committee Meeting in the council chambers.
According to the police report, witnesses say the owner, Chun Hin Ching, fired a gunshot at a customer who had complained after a dispute over finding a roach in her egg roll. Since this incident on February 6, residents of the West End neighborhood have launched a protest and boycott of the Chinese restaurant.
“It is important that we hear all of the facts and help resolve this issue, our constituents need this opportunity to voice their concerns,” said Councilor Steven Hoyt, Chair of the Public Safety Committee.
Councilwoman Sheila Tyson, who represents District 6 where the incident took place, has been a strong advocate for justice and the conditions of Good Friends restaurant reported.
