SAN DIEGO — The wait for the ever-rumored Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles continues for San Diego residents.
The 1678 National Avenue property slated for the Barrio Logan franchise has been under investigation after the city received complaints that the construction site had been abandoned and had regular squatters with drug use occurring on the property.
"No security fencing around the job site," the complaint reads. "No daily workers to prevent squatters."
Viewers reached out to CBS 8 to find out what's going on with the San Diego location.
Is Roscoe's San Diego going to open?
Its grand opening has been pushed back multiple times since 2016, much to the dismay of San Diego County residents who have been waiting for the California-based soul food restaurant chain's arrival.
A spokesperson with the franchise said yes, the Barrio Logan location is still slated to arrive. But it's unclear how soon this will happen.
The spokesperson said a previous general contractor delayed inspections after they tried to "cut corners."
"Our team is diligently working to pass next inspections and get the green light from the city," the restaurant's spokesperson said.
However, city documents show the property owners have been ordered to submit building permit updates — and they missed the deadline in July.
CBS 8 reached out to San Diego's Development Services Department. A spokesperson said the project is still in the works.
“Work at 1678 National Ave. is ongoing, with the most recent inspection having occurred earlier in 2023. We’re here to work with them to continue progress on this anticipated addition to Barrio Logan.”
City officials did not respond to multiple requests to confirm whether the construction delays can be attributed to Roscoe's or the city.
Roscoe’s Barrio Logan location would have added to the seven Southern California franchises with restaurants in Long Beach, Pasadena, West Los Angeles, Inglewood, La Brea, Anaheim and Hollywood.
The soul food restaurant chain is known for its chicken and waffles dish, but also serves other soul food staples such as giblets, candied yams and grits.
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