FEBRUARY RESTAURANT CLOSURES

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services has the power to shut down food facilities for as long as necessary for the owners to correct conditions that pose a danger to the public health. Here is a list of restaurants closed during February. A & A Cafe--1866 N. Glendale Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/26 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; poor general sanitation.

Alfredo’s Restaurant--8621 S. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/27 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water.

Alley’s Bar--3814 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/19 to 2/21. No toilet facilities; sewage system failure; no hand-washing facilities.

Baek Wha Restaurant--3929 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/7; reopened same day. No public health permit; no plans submitted.

Birrieria Rosa Maria--13613 Van Nuys Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/25 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Castillo’s Spanish Kitchen--6333 W. 3rd St., L.A. Closed 2/26 to 2/27. No public health permit.

Chicken By The Sea--2024 Pacific Ave., L.A. Closed 2/1 to 2/2. No public health permit; vermin infestation.

China Chef--100 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/12; reopened same day. No public health permit.

Ciao Fettucini Cafe--809 N. Palm Ave., L.A. Closed 2/6 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit.

Dandy Donut--11833 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk. Closed 2/26 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Eat’n High--1253 N. Vine St., L.A. Closed 2/6 to 2/11. Sewage system failure.

El Asadero--3353 Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/20 to 2/22. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; poor general sanitation.

Family Donut Shop--10636 N. Azusa Road, El Monte. Closed 2/12 to 2/13. Poor general sanitation.

Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant--2615 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 2/6 to 2/11. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces; no public health permit.

India Restaurant--17824 S. Pioneer Blvd., Artesia. Closed 2/26 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Irish Rover--3012 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 2/12; reopened same day. No public health permit.

Jim’s Burgers--441 W. Rosecrans Ave., Compton. Closed 2/12 and remains closed.* No public health permit; no plans submitted.

Joy’s Burger--3171 Brooklyn Ave., L.A. Closed 2/7 and remains closed.* No public health permit; no plans submitted; improper dishwashing method.

La Selva--4812 W. Adams Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/14 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water.

Las Tunas Restaurant--1400 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/27 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Lee’s Hoagie House--1270 S. La Cienega Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/12; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Louisiana Fried Chicken--4355 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 2/14; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Magic Wok--750 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 2/7 to 2/8. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Mama’s Place--3253 Brooklyn Ave., L.A. Closed 2/7 and remains closed.* No public health permit; no plans submitted.

Mrs. Fields Cookies--15301 Ventura Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/21; reopened same day. Sewage system failure; unsanitary equipment; contaminated food.

99 Sandwich Shop--2809 Via Campo, Montebello. Closed 2/26 to 2/28. Unsafe food temperatures; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces; vermin infestation; contaminated food.

Ortega Bakery--3807 E. Brooklyn Ave., L.A. Closed 2/12 to 2/14. Vermin infestation.

Pantry Family Restaurant--16600 Paramount Blvd., Paramount. Closed 2/5 to 2/6. Vermin infestation.

Patio Cafe--6920 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/12 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Phnom Penh--1305 Portia St., L.A. Closed 2/27 to 2/28. Poor general sanitation; unsafe food temperatures; unsanitary equipment.

Pho Lam--727 N. Broadway, L.A. Closed 2/6 and remains closed.* Unsanitary equipment; poor general sanitation; unsafe food temperatures; no public health permit.

Playas de Tijuana--12286 Ramona Blvd., El Monte. Closed 2/11 to 2/14. Poor general sanitation.

Plum Tree Inn--12400 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/21; reopened same day. Vermin infestation; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

Siam Luang Cafe--5176 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/22; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Siam Twin Thai-Chinese Restaurant--17823 Chatsworth St., L.A. Closed 2/12 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; unsafe food temperatures.

Sky’s World--6124 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/22 and remains closed.* No plans submitted.

South China Chinese Food--5652 Whittier Blvd., Commerce. Closed 2/21 to 2/27. Poor general sanitation; unprotected food; vermin infestation.

Szechwan Gourmet Restaurant--8621 S. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/27 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water; no toilet facilities.

Tipp Restaurant--2034 Valley St., L.A. Closed 2/19 to 2/26. Vermin infestation; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces; unsanitary equipment.

Tokyo Steak--1024 E. Avenue K, Lancaster. Closed 2/6 to 2/7. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Tommy’s Hamburger--3748 N. Peck Road, El Monte. Closed 2/4; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Tonita’s Restaurant--2454 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/21 to 2/22. No public health permit.

Union Snack Bar--4632 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/6 to 2/7. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Virginia’s Restaurant--2012 S. Maple Ave., L.A. Closed 2/14; reopened same day. No public health permit.

Yolie’s Cafe--4109 City Terrace Dr., L.A. Closed 2/5 to 2/9. Poor general sanitation; vermin infestation.

Yuan Ten Seafood Restaurant--128 N. Garfield Ave., Monterey Park. Closed 2/21 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces; unsafe food temperatures; unsanitary equipment.

Restaurants reopened in February, after being closed in January:

Church’s Fried Chicken--1415 E. Rosecrans Ave., Compton. Closed 1/23 to 2/7. Vermin infestation.

Eastar Express--14630 Carmenita Road, Norwalk. Closed 1/30 to 2/19. Poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment.

Korean Restaurant--3160 W. 8th St., L.A. Closed 1/31 to 2/1. Vermin infestation.

Nelly’s Mexican-American Restaurant--43528 N. 20th St. West, Lancaster. Closed 1/30 to 2/5. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Pollo Norteno--3510 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/31 to 2/1. Vermin infestation; no public health permit.

Restaurants out of business after being closed in February: Elvira’s Stall--744 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 2/25; out of business. No plans submitted; no public health permit.

Village Lanes Snack Bar--10534 Lower Azusa Road, El Monte. Closed 2/12; out of business. No public health permit.

* Remained closed as of March 1.