April 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 April. Al’s Broadway Coffee Shop--15628 S. Broadway, Gardena. Closed 4/24 to 4/26. Vermin infestation. Carl’s Jr.--11426 South St., Cerritos. Closed 4/16; reopened same day. Sewage system failure. Carnitas Michoacan--14534 Brand Blvd., L.A. Closed 4/2 to 4/5. No plans submitted; no public health permit. Century Cafe--3045 Century Blvd., South Gate. Closed 4/9 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils. China Feast--2072 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. Closed 4/11 to 4/12. Vermin infestation; contaminated food; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils. China Garden Restaurant--1425 E. Valley Blvd., Alhambra. Closed 4/16 to 4/19. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils. Chol Thai Chinese Food--3547 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lynwood. Closed 4/10 to 4/12. Vermin infestation. Dhaba Indian Cuisine--3900 W. Century Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 4/15 to 4/25. No plans submitted; no public health permit. Domino’s Pizza--4530 E. Alondra Blvd., Compton. Closed 4/16 to 4/17. Vermin infestation. Don Chuy Restaurant Fast Food--2641 N. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 4/18 and remains closed.* No public health permit. Early World Health Faire International--401 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 4/10 to 4/15. Vermin infestation; contaminated food. El Salvador Family Restaurant--724 S. Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 4/15 to 4/19. No potable water supply or no hot water. Fish Fryer--602 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Pomona. Closed 4/26 to 4/30. Vermin infestation; dirty walls and ceilings. Formosa Sport Fishing Snack Bar--Hermosa Beach Pier, Hermosa Beach. Closed 4/16 to 4/18. No public health permit. Good Express Chinese Fast Food--534 N. Hoover St., L.A. Closed 4/17 to 4/18. Vermin infestation. The Grinder Restaurant--301 W. Broadway, Long Beach. Closed 4/9 to 4/11. Broken sewer line. Hogan’s Alley--5943 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 4/22 to 4/23. No public health permit. Hong Kong Cafe--162 W. Garvey Ave., Monterey Park. Closed 4/10 to 4/22. Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unsanitary equipment. Hong Kong Low Restaurant--425 Gin Ling Way, L.A. Closed 4/30 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; poor general sanitation. Jack-in-the-Box Family Restaurant--1200 Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale. Closed 4/19; reopened same day. Sewage system failure. Jay Bharat Restaurant--18701 Pioneer Blvd., L.A. Closed 4/23 to 4/24. Poor general sanitation. Josephina’s Mexican Food--3604 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 4/16 to 4/17. No potable water supply or no hot water. Kingston Bar--814 Broadway, Santa Monica. Closed 4/27 to 4/28. No potable water supply or no hot water. La Herradura--244 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 4/9 to 4/12. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; poor general sanitation; unprotected food. La Petite Boulangerie--330 S. Hope St., L.A. Closed 4/17 to 4/18. Unsafe food temperatures; vermin infestation; no potable water supply or no hot water. La Tia Ana--821 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 4/9 to 4/10. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; poor general sanitation. La Villa Bar--4812 Temple City Blvd., Temple City. Closed 4/4 to 4/5. Poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment; no public health permit. Leal Deli--11432 South St., Cerritos. Closed 4/16; reopened same day. Sewage system failure. Mariscos La Paz--10021 E. Valley Blvd., El Monte. Closed 4/1 to 4/3. Poor general sanitation; no potable water supply or no hot water; unsafe food temperatures. Maui-Boy Restaurant--11311 Yukon Ave., Torrance. Closed 4/4; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water; no toilet facilities. Mikoshi Restaurant No. 5--188 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 4/24 to 4/25. No potable water supply or no hot water. Noble Cafe--212 Pier Ave., Santa Monica. Closed 4/10 to 4/11. No potable water supply or no hot water. Palm Restaurant--5273 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 4/8 to 4/11. Unsafe food temperatures; vermin infestation. Pete’s Burgers--4154 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate. Closed 4/9 to 4/16. Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils. Phil’s Barbeque--4301 S. Avalon Blvd., L.A. Closed 4/29 and remains closed.* No public health permit. Pho Le Loi Restaurant--640 N. Spring St., L.A. Closed 4/2 to 4/4. Vermin infestation; unprotected food; unsanitary equipment. RB Sweets and More--25336 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. Closed 4/16 to 4/17. No potable water supply or no hot water. Rita’s Restaurant--12016 S. Long Beach Blvd., Lynwood. Closed 4/18 to 4/19. No potable water supply or no hot water. S.S. Shipmates Bar & Restaurant--11424 South St., Cerritos. Closed 4/16; reopened same day. Sewage system failure. Tony’s Famous Burgers--7112 Firestone Blvd., Downey. Closed 4/24 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, public health permit. Tu Casa Restaurant--8843 Canoga Ave., L.A. Closed 4/17 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit. Restaurants reopened in April after being closed in March: Rams Coffee Shop--5900 E. Washington Blvd., Commerce. Closed 3/28 to 4/1. Vermin infestation; poor general sanitation. Salsa Mariscos--658 Fairplex Drive, Pomona. Closed 3/27 to 4/25. No potable water supply or hot water; contaminated food; improper sanitizing of multiuse utensils. Taqueria Nayarit--258 W. Manchester Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/27 to 4/1. No public health permit; sewage system failure. * Remained closed as of May 1.