Salt 7, a once-popular restaurant along Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas strip, was evicted from its location at 500 E. Las Olas Blvd. early morning yesterday. The eviction, executed by deputies from the Broward Sheriff's Office following a court-ordered writ of possession, resulted in the building management changing the locks, as reported by Local 10.
Llrill Louis, a line cook at Salt 7 for two years, showed up to collect owed wages only to find the doors locked. Former bartender Crumbly made headlines when a TikTok video claiming she was owed $3,800 in tips and wages went viral, shedding light on the restaurant's financial issues, as noted in a Miami New Times report.
Investigations revealed that Salt Group Las Olas LLC, the parent company behind Salt 7, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February, listing assets of $1 million against debts exceeding $10 million, according to the Miami New Times. Disputes over lease agreements and unpaid bills to vendors contributed to the restaurant's financial struggles and eventual closure.
Employees like Yael Freedman claimed they were owed over $2,000, and former head chef said his paycheck had bounced. Many employees are now seeking assistance for unpaid wages from the U.S. Department of Labor and Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity.
