Levain co-owner Sean Vo said its initial claim that its temporary closure was for "family reasons" was not the "whole truth".

Levain co-owner Sean Vo has apologised for saying the closure was for family reasons.

Levain owner admits he hid the real reason for the shutdown before revealing the bakery had been handed an E grade by Auckland Council.

Levain co-owner Sean Vo said its initial claim that its temporary closure was for "family reasons" was not the "whole truth".