Photos: Sriracha employees protest Irwindale City Council during hearing

Huy Fong Foods employees stand outside Irwindale City Council chamber during a public hearing Wednesday night, February 26, 2014 on whether or not the smell coming from the Huy Fong Foods facility is creating a public nuisance. The city and the Sriracha maker have been entangled in a legal battle since the city filed a temporary restraining order to shut the factory down. The order was denied by a LA County Superior Court judge. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz/Pasadena Star-News)

Huy Fong Foods employees protest outside Irwindale City Hall before the city council holds a public hearing Wednesday night, February 26, 2014 on whether or not the smell coming from the Huy Fong Foods facility is creating a public nuisance. The city and the Sriracha maker have been entangled in a legal battle since the city filed a temporary restraining order to shut the factory down. The order was denied by a LA County Superior Court judge. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz/Pasadena Star-News)

David Tran, founder and CEO of Huy Fong Foods, sits with his chile growers Jim Roberts, left, and Craig Underwood, of Underwood Ranches, during a public hearing Wednesday night, February 26, 2014 at Irwindale City Council, on whether or not the smell coming from the Huy Fong Foods facility is creating a public nuisance. The city and the Sriracha maker have been entangled in a legal battle since the city filed a temporary restraining order to shut the factory down. The order was denied by a LA County Superior Court judge. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz/Pasadena Star-News)

Theresa Chico speaks out about the smells coming from Huy Fong Foods as Irwindale City Council holds a public hearing Wednesday night, February 26, 2014 on whether or not the smell coming from the Huy Fong Foods facility is creating a public nuisance. The city and the Sriracha maker have been entangled in a legal battle since the city filed a temporary restraining order to shut the factory down. The order was denied by a LA County Superior Court judge. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz/Pasadena Star-News)

Huy Fong Foods employees speak in support of their company as Irwindale City Council holds a public hearing Wednesday night, February 26, 2014 on whether or not the smell coming from the Huy Fong Foods facility is creating a public nuisance. The city and the Sriracha maker have been entangled in a legal battle since the city filed a temporary restraining order to shut the factory down. The order was denied by a LA County Superior Court judge. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz/Pasadena Star-News)

Sriracha supporters gathered outside Irwindale City Hall before a public hearing in Irwindale on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda/ San Gabriel Valley Tribune)