SEPTEMBER RESTAURANT CLOSURES <i>

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 September. Blue Nile Restaurant--6001 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City. Closed 9/25 to 9/27. Vermin infestation.

Cecil’s Coffee Shop--642 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 9/19 to 9/20. Vermin infestation; poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment.

Charlie Chan’s--5570 N. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 9/28 and remains closed.* No public health permit; poor general sanitation.

Chech’s--10717 Venice Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/28 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; vermin infestation.

Chiu Heng Restaurant--211 Alpine St., L.A. Closed 9/4 to 9/6. Poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment.

Church’s Fried Chicken--10967 E. Garvey Ave., El Monte. Closed 9/24 to 9/25. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Cornucopia--1714 N. Ivar Ave., L.A. Closed 9/6 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit.

Cutting Board--3420 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 9/5 to 9/6. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Dee’s Restaurant--12720 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne. Closed 9/24 to 9/26. Vermin infestation; sewage system failure.

Dragon Donut Restaurant--8709 Corbin Ave., Northridge. Closed 9/27 to 9/28. Vermin infestation.

El Marquez--625 Lincoln Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/28 to 9/29. Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

El Maya Restaurant--3660 Beverly Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/27; reopened same day. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

El Pollo Loco--14300 S. Prairie Ave., Hawthorne. Closed 9/4; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water; unsafe food temperatures.

El Pollo Loco--11473 Rosecrans Blvd., Norwalk. Closed 9/25 to 9/26. No potable water supply or no hot water.

El Salvadoreno Restaurant--140 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/28 and remains closed.* No public health permit; no plans submitted; sewage system failure; vermin infestation; no toilet facilities.

Foster’s Old Fashioned Freeze--1609 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel. Closed 9/6 to 9/10. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; sewage system failure.

Golden City--960 N. Hill St., L.A. Closed 9/11 to 9/13. No public health permit; poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment; sewage system failure.

Golden Hunan Express--8316 Winnetka Ave., Canoga Park. Closed 9/20 to 9/21. Sewage system failure.

Gooey Louie’s Charbroiler--12630 Washington Blvd., Culver City. Closed 9/13; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Grand View Gardens--951 Mei Ling Way, L.A. Closed 9/6 to 9/7. Poor general sanitation.

H Salt Esquire Fish & Chips--1905 W. Badillo St., West Covina. Closed 9/28 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation; poor general sanitation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Hanna Town Caribbean Bakery--2413 S. Crenshaw Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/17 to 9/18. Malfunctioning hand-washing facilities.

Hawaii Restaurant--415 W. Garvey Ave., Monterey Park. Closed 9/24 to 9/27. Vermin infestation; poor general sanitation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Henderson Soul House--6407 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 9/17 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit.

Hoagie Steak & Burger--4431 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 9/12 to 9/24. Vermin infestation.

Hungry Jack’s--14500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Closed 9/7; reopened same day. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment.

India Restaurant--17824 South St., Artesia. Closed 9/6 to 9/7. Vermin infestation.

Jim’s Burgers Restaurant--441 W. Rosecrans Ave., Compton. Closed 9/18 to 9/20. No potable water supply or no hot water; vermin infestation; sewage system failure.

Jumbo Restaurant--203 W. Valley Blvd., Alhambra. Closed 9/21 to 9/22. Sewage system failure; unsanitary equipment.

K & B’s Diner--5406 S. Normandie Ave., L.A. Closed 9/18 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit.

Karmin’s Restaurant--3552 W. 3rd St., L.A. Closed 9/7 to 9/10. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Kentucky Fried Chicken--20715 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. Closed 9/4 to 9/5. Sewage system failure.

King Bua--2965 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/7 to 9/10. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

King’s Snack Shop--4100 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 9/11 and remains closed.* Unsafe food temperatures; vermin infestation; contaminated food; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Los Antojitos--6438 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/28 and remains closed.* Contaminated food; vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unsanitary equipment; inadequate lighting.

Los Tacos Coffee Shop--2033 E. 1st St., L.A. Closed 9/17 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit.

Magic Oven--1422 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 9/5 to 9/6. Unsanitary equipment; poor general sanitation.

Mariscos Y Tacos Vallarta--2821 Peck Road, El Monte. Closed 9/18 to 9/21. Vermin infestation.

Maya Restaurant--2840 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 9/18 to 9/21. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; vermin infestation; unsafe food temperatures.

Mermaid B.B.Q. ‘N’ Grill--1557 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica. Closed 9/4; reopened same day. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Mi Tierra Restaurant--611 S. Spring St., L.A. Closed 9/19 to 9/21. Vermin infestation; poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unsafe food temperatures.

Nena’s Orange Jubilee--122 N. San Fernando Road, Burbank. Closed 9/26 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit.

Old Mexico Restaurant--160 International Board Walk, Redondo Beach. Closed 9/20 to 9/21. Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Olympic’s Burger--1825 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 9/18 to 9/19. Vermin infestation; no potable water supply or no hot water; unsanitary equipment.

Panda Cave Restaurant--7357 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/18 to 9/19. Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Peking Inn--1512 W. Washington Blvd., Montebello. Closed 9/24 and remains closed.* Sewage system failure; improper food preparation; poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Peng Yuan Restaurant--700 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park. Closed 9/26 to 9/27. Vermin infestation; poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unsafe food temperatures.

Pine Hill Coffee Shop--6360 Pacific Blvd., Huntington Park. Closed 9/19 to 9/20. Vermin infestation; sewage system failure.

Pizza Man--7362 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/4 to 9/5. Vermin infestation.

Popcorn & Snow Cone Store--5259 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 9/10 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Powow Restaurant--8868 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/20; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Proto Pizza--8500 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/5 to 9/6. Vermin infestation; no potable water supply or no hot water; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Quick Wok--14515 Baldwin Park Town Center, Baldwin Park. Closed 9/25 to 9/26. Vermin infestation; unsafe food temperatures; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unprotected food; employees without hair nets.

Reggie’s Bakery--10722 E. Beverly Blvd., Whittier. Closed 9/20; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Rush Burgers--9847 Rush St., South El Monte. Closed 9/11 to 9/12. Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Scotty’s Restaurant--1100 The Strand, Hermosa Beach. Closed 9/27 to 9/28. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; vermin infestation.

Shanghai Diamond Garden--9401 Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/28 and remains closed.* Contaminated food; vermin infestation; unsafe food temperatures.

Snack Bar Plaza Del Sol--1241 S. Soto St., L.A. Closed 9/20 to 9/21. No public health permit.

Star Restaurant--1201 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 9/25 to 9/26. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Super Taco--1301 W. 39th St., L.A. Closed 9/27 to 9/28. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Szechwan Restaurants--694 W. Garvey Ave., Monterey Park. Closed 9/17 to 9/19. Unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; sewage system failure.

T & T Taco--2300 Venice Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/20 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation; poor general sanitation.

The Teriyaki--12817 Prairie Ave., Hawthorne. Closed 9/17 to 9/18. Vermin infestation.

Thai Top Siamese Cuisine--337 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. Closed 9/19 to 9/21. Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unsanitary equipment.

Tom’s Chinese Kitchen--14637 Ramona Blvd., Baldwin Park. Closed 9/27 and remains closed.* Unsafe food temperatures; vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Union Taco--1600 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 9/27 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Vagabond--4651 Telegraph Road, L.A. Closed 9/26 and remains closed.* No public health permit; no potable water supply or no hot water; poor general sanitation.

Viet Tien Restaurant--211 Alpine St., L.A. Closed 9/4 to 9/6. Poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment.

VIP Seafood Palace--1013 N. Broadway, L.A. Closed 9/7 to 9/8. Poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment.

Restaurants reopened in September, after being closed in previous months:

Cue Ball--932 E. Main St., Alhambra. Closed 8/29 to 9/7. Vermin infestation.

El Loco Drive-In--422 S. 1st Ave., Arcadia. Closed 8/27 to 9/11. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Food Fiesta--2647 Santa Ana St., South Gate. Closed 8/6 to 9/25. Dirty walls and ceilings; wall extensively damaged in auto collision.

La Ronda--3531 E. Brooklyn Ave., L.A. Closed 7/11 to 9/6. Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Paris Restaurant--3313 N. San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead. Closed 8/30 to 9/10. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; no potable water supply or no hot water; sewage system failure.

Tong Sing--625 College St., L.A. Closed 8/29 to 9/4. Poor general sanitation; unsafe food temperatures; unsanitary equipment.

Restaurants out of business after being closed in previous months: Barry’s B.B.Q.--10025 S. Western Ave., L.A. Closed 7/16; out of business. No public health permit.

Jinnie’s Kitchen--4700 S. Central Ave., L.A. Closed 5/3; out of business. No plans submitted; no public health permit; vermin infestation.

La Adelita Snack Bar & Juices--4433 S. Alameda St., L.A. Closed 8/29; out of business. No plans submitted; no public health permit.

*Remained closed as of Oct. 1.