March Restaurant Closures

The county Department of Health Services has the power to shut down food facilities for as short or as long a period of time 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 March.

AAA Seafood Restaurant--220 W. Garvey Ave., Monterey Park. Closed 3/8 to 3/9. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Adulis--1066 S. Fairfax Ave., L.A. Closed 3/8 to 3/17. Sewage system failure, unsanitary equipment.

Azu Chinese Restaurant--816 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach. Closed 3/27 to 4/5. No potable water supply or no hot water, structural damage because of flooding from broken water line.

Baby Joe’s Italian Restaurant--3768 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Closed 3/2 to 3/9. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, contaminated food, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Banjo’s Deli & Yogurt--4279 Degnan Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/28 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Beylini Restaurant--5477 W. Adams Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/28 to 3/29. No public health permit.

Birrieria Jalisco--8061 Eastern Ave., Bell Gardens. Closed 3/22 to 3/23. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Bulakena Restaurant--14554 Vanowen St., Van Nuys. Closed 3/2 to 3/7. Contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation.

Burrito Loco--1240 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 3/9 to 3/20. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Carl’s Jr. Restaurant--3700 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. Closed 3/14; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Carl’s Jr. Restaurant--4445 Flower St., L.A. Closed 3/22 to 3/23. Sewage system failure.

Catalina’s Fish & Market--1050 N. Western Ave., L.A. Closed 3/2 to 3/3. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Cheers Restaurant--1929 E. Artesia Blvd., Compton. Closed 3/8; reopened same day. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsafe food temperatures.

China Express--4413 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 3/9 to 3/10. Unprotected food, unsanitary equipment.

Chinatown Express--304 W. Florence Ave., L.A. Closed 3/14 to 3/31. Unsanitary equipment, unprotected food.

Church’s Chicken--5169 W. Adams Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/8; reopened same day. No plans submitted.

Cornerstone Deli--300 N. Robertson Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/6 to 3/7. Vermin infestation.

Cuernavaca Mexicana--443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Closed 3/21 to 3/23. Poor general sanitation, cockroach infestation.

Cuerno Largo--6046 Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/4 to 3/10. Poor general sanitation, no public health permit, unsanitary equipment.

Domino’s Pizza--4746 E. Cesar Chavez Ave., L.A. Closed 3/6 to 3/7. Vermin infestation, contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Early World Restaurant--1637 N. Vine St., L.A. Closed 3/1 to 3/3. Poor general sanitation.

El Cantarito--6600 E. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/10 to 3/14. No public health permit.

El Corita Restaurant--2676 Pasadena Ave., L.A. Closed 3/28 to 4/7. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, no public health permit.

Fiesta Manila--13710 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. Closed 3/17 to 3/30. No public health permit, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsafe food temperatures, improper dishwashing method.

Freedom Hot Dog--1443 W. Century Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/20 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Great Wall Restaurant--2005 West 8th St., L.A. Closed 3/27 to 3/30. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation.

Hong Kong Chinese Food--18267 Soledad Canyon Road, Saugus. Closed 3/23 to 3/24. Vermin infestation.

Hoy’s Wok--7105 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/13 to 3/14. Vermin infestation.

Huntington Park Casino--6611 Alameda Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 3/7 to 3/8. Unsafe food temperatures, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, unprotected food, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Ilmi Sushi--818 N. Pacific Ave., Glendale. Closed 3/7 to 3/8. Gross contamination of food preparation surfaces, contaminated food, no hand-washing facilities, unsanitary equipment, use of unapproved equipment.

J.P. Throckmorton--255 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. Closed 3/12 to 3/14. Poor general sanitation.

Kim Tar--677 1/2 N. Spring St., L.A. Closed 3/21 to 3/22. Poor general sanitation, unprotected food, improper dishwashing method, vermin infestation, contaminated food.

La Canasta Tacos--741 1/2 S. Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 3/6 to 3/8. No public health permit, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation.

La Fama Bakery--420 N. Ford Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/20 to 3/22. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation, contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

La Grill Mexicana--521 West 7th St., L.A. Closed 3/29 to 3/31. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, sewage system failure.

Lalo’s--400 East 7th St., L.A. Closed 3/30; reopened same day. No public health permit.

La Luciernage Restaurant--2712 Alondra Blvd., Compton. Closed 3/30 to 3/31. Sewage system failure.

La Mia Pizza--8055 Rosecrans Ave., No. 109, Paramount. Closed 3/31; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

La Mocha Restaurant--15636 Whittwood Lane, Whittier. Closed 3/14 to 3/15. No potable water supply or no hot water.

La Palsano--7825 Beverly Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/29 to 3/31. Poor general sanitation, vermin infestation.

La Perla Restaurant--3456 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lynwood. Closed 3/30 to 4/6. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

La Posada--648 S. Sunset Ave., West Covina. Closed 3/31; reopened same day. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Las Islitas--5902 S. Central Ave., L.A. Closed 3/31 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Las Palmas--23909 S. Avalon Blvd., Carson. Closed 3/7 to 3/8. Sewage system failure.

Lika Club--5006 Clara St., Cudahy. Closed 3/7 to 3/8. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation, dirty walls and ceilings.

Making Stories--3429 West 6th St., L.A. Closed 3/15 to 3/31. No public health permit.

My Place--18473 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. Closed 3/2 to 3/6. No public health permit, vermin infestation, employees without hair nets, no potable water supply or no hot water.

One Dollar Chinese Food--5201 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/2 to 3/14. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Opie’s--7909 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys. Closed 3/22 to 3/27. No public health permit, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Pad Thai--112 1/2 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Closed 3/30 to 3/31. No potable water supply or no hot water, unsanitary equipment, no public health permit, sewage system failure.

Pen Yuan--700 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park. Closed 3/29 to 3/31. Unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

People’s Chinese Restaurant--321 E. Garvey Ave., No. 4, Monterey Park. Closed 3/20 and remains closed.* Unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Pickos Bill--4650 W. Adams Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/8 to 4/4. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Pizza Hut--5213 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/3 to 3/6. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation.

Provine’s Restaurant--3026 W. Jefferson Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/3 to 3/10. No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Roy Roy’s--5251 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 3/16 to 3/17. No public health permit.

Sandwich Express--213 1/2 West 6th St., L.A. Closed 3/9 to 3/13. No potable water supply or no hot water, sewage system failure, vermin infestation, insufficient ventilation, poor general sanitation.

Santee Galleria Restaurant--305 East 8th St., L.A. Closed 3/24 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, no public health permit, poor general sanitation.

Shanghai Winter Garden--5651 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/10; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Sharon Catering No. 2--6195 Olive St., L.A. Closed 3/21 to 3/23. No public health permit, sewage system failure, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Shau May Restaurant--127 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel. Closed 3/6 to 3/8. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Silver Wok--18300 Vanowen St., Reseda. Closed 3/16 to 3/23. Vermin infestation, no hand-washing facilities, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Simon’s Kosher Restaurant--914 S. Hill St., L.A. Closed 3/9 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, improper dishwashing method, unsanitary equipment, insufficient ventilation.

Sing Sing Bakery--816 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach. Closed 3/27 to 4/5. No potable water supply or no hot water, structural damage because of flooding from broken water line.

Smokin’ Bones--6138 N. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 3/24 to 3/27. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation.

Spartan Burger--2424 S. San Pedro St., L.A. Closed 3/8 to 3/13. Unprotected food.

Sugar Shack--2470 E. Florence Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 3/23; reopened same day. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water, poor general sanitation, sewage system failure.

Tacos Mexico--580 E. La Verne Ave., Suite A, Pomona. Closed 3/22 to 3/29. Sewage system failure, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation.

Tapatitlan Soccer Club--1406 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 3/24 to 3/30. Vermin infestation.

Teishokoya of Tokyo--345 East 2nd St., L.A. Closed 3/24 to 3/27. Vermin infestation, no public health permit, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Ten to Ten International Cuisine--137 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Closed 3/10 to 3/16. No public health permit.

$3.99 Pizza Company--3141 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. Closed 3/8 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.

Tom’s Sandwiches--1248 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Closed 3/9 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Virginia’s Restaurant--2012 S. Maple Ave., L.A. Closed 3/23 to 3/24. No public health permit.

Viva Zapata--181 N. Avenue 21, L.A. Closed 3/31 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Zamora’s Carnitas--4771 E. Cesar Chavez Ave., L.A. Closed 3/3 to 3/7. No plans submitted, contaminated food, no public health permit, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

*Remained closed as of May 1.