October Restaurant Closures
The county Department of Health Services has the power to shut down food facilities for as short or as long a period as necessary for the owners to correct conditions that pose a danger to the public health. Here is a list of the restaurants closed during October.
Anna Millers--9301 Tampa Ave., Northridge. Closed 10/28 to 10/29. Vermin infestation.
Booyah Burgers--147 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 10/5 to 10/6. No potable water supply or no hot water.
Bueno’s Tacos--1308 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena. Closed 10/27 to 10/29. Unsanitary conditions, cockroach infestation.
Caffe Napoli--7301 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys. Closed 10/15 to 10/22. No public health permit, improper dishwashing method, vermin infestation, gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.
Carnitas Ensenada--15242 Saticoy St., Van Nuys. Closed 10/20 to 10/27. No public health permit, vermin infestation, improper dishwashing method, gross contamination of food preparation surfaces, unsafe food temperatures.
Casa Carnitas--4067 W. Beverly Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/14 to 10/15. No potable water supply or no hot water.
Chalerm Krung--5101 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/18 and remained closed as of Nov. 1. No public health permit, poor general sanitation.
Chon-Buree Cafe--11011 Palms Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/14 to 10/16. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.
Colima Lanes--18444 Colima Road, Rowland Heights. Closed 10/5 to 10/7. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.
Daddy’s BBQ and Burritos--12100 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/14 to 10/15. Sewage system failure.
Dave’s Burritos--6679 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/7 to 10/8. Poor general sanitation.
Egg Roll King No. 2--1018 N. Western Ave., San Pedro. Closed 10/25 to 10/26. Sewage system failure.
El Pulgarcito Restaurant--2226 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 10/14; reopened same day. Vermin infestation.
El Viroleno--937 S. Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 10/19 to 10/25. Vermin infestation, no public health permit.
Fong Wong--722 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. Closed 10/6 to 10/8. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.
Foster Freeze--7540 Eastern Ave., Bell Gardens. Closed 10/21 to 10/22. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation.
Gadjan Mada--16440 S. Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos. Closed 10/28 and remained closed as of Nov. 1. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, no potable water supply or no hot water.
Galaxy Chinese Restaurant--13759 E. Amar Road, La Puente. Closed 10/13 to 10/18. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment, no potable water supply or no hot water.
Greek Out--46 Windward Ave., Venice. Closed 10/8 to 10/14. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation.
Guatelinda Restaurant--2220 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 10/25 to 10/27. Vermin infestation.
Heidi’s Frozen Yogurt--1450 W. 25th St., San Pedro. Closed 10/8 to 10/9. Vermin infestation.
Home BBQ Pit--702 W. Compton Blvd., Compton. Closed 10/5 to 10/8. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.
Homemade 21 Soup & Salad Shop--599 S. La Brea Ave., Inglewood. Closed 10/28 and remained closed as of Nov. 1. Poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water.
Hong Kong Express--1001 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina. Closed 10/12 to 10/13. Poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.
Jack’s Donuts--18472 Colima Road, Rowland Heights. Closed 10/20; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.
Javan Restaurant--11628 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/26 to 10/27. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.
Jesus Ice Cream--4501 S. Alameda St., L.A. Closed 10/8 to 10/14. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation.
Koo Bong San--12300 South St., Artesia. Closed 10/12 to 10/13. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.
La Especial--222 W. Slauson Ave., L.A. Closed 10/29 and remained closed as of Nov. 1. Vermin infestation.
Maria’s Mexican Deli--10943 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills. Closed 10/22 to 10/25. Sewage system failure.
McDonald’s Restaurant No. 7424--11920 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/18; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.
Mol Restaurant--13710 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. Closed 10/29 and remained closed as of Nov. 1. Vermin infestation, improper dishwashing method, unsanitary equipment.
Mom’s Place--2520 W. 8th St., L.A. Closed 10/20 to 10/21. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.
Mr. Swiss--15840 S. Halliburton Road, Hacienda Heights. Closed 10/19 to 10/20. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.
Numero Uno Pizza Pasta & More--20926 Lassen St., Chatsworth. Closed 10/7; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.
Quick ‘n’ Split Burger--9801 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 10/13; reopened same day. No public health permit.
Reena’s India Sweets & Spices--1022 E. Huntington Dr., Duarte. Closed 10/13 to 10/15. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.
Roadway Motor Inn--6540 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pico Rivera. Closed 10/21 to 10/25. Vermin infestation.
Rowa Italian Grocery--6449 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 10/13 to 10/14. No potable water supply or no hot water.
Sanignacio Foods--12556 Lambert Road, No. C, Whittier. Closed 10/21 to 10/22. Vermin infestation.
Shambala--607 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica. Closed 10/6 to 10/14. Vermin infestation.
Si Gol Jip--2500 W. 8th St., L.A. Closed 10/20; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.
Taco Enilio--518 E. Rosecrans Ave., Compton. Closed 10/1 and remained closed as of Nov. 1. No plans submitted, no public health permit.
Taqueria Velasquez--1401 W. Olympic Blvd., Montebello. Closed 10/12 to 10/15. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.
Ten Ten Restaurant--1015 S. Nogales St., Rowland Heights. Closed 10/25 to 10/26. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.
Thai Gourmet--14160 E. Lambert Road, Whittier. Closed 10/12 to 10/19. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.
Toko Baru Restaurant--16006 Amar Road, La Puente. Closed 10/20 to 10/26. Poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water.
Tommy’s of Westwood--970 Gayley Ave., L.A. Closed 10/8; reopened same day. Poor general sanitation.
Trojano’s Restaurant--3400 S. Central Ave., L.A. Closed 10/27; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.
Restaurants reopened in October after being closed in September: Capuccino Pizza--2641 N. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 9/22 to 10/20. Unsafe food temperatures, unprotected food, unsanitary equipment, contaminated food, improper dishwashing method, no potable water supply or no hot water.
Napoleon Bakery--2301 Main St., Santa Monica. Closed 9/30 to 10/1. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.
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