October Restaurant Closures

The Los Angeles 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 and the reasons for closure during October. Al’s Broadway Coffee Shop--15628 S. Broadway, Gardena. Closed 10/9 to 10/13. Vermin infestation, contaminated food.

Bernie’s Teri-Burger--318 N. Glendale Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/1 to 10/2. Vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures.

Casa Aguila--2801 Firestone Blvd., South Gate. Closed 10/5 to 10/30. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

China Queen Express--6118 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 10/28 to 10/29. Vermin infestation, gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

Don Juan’s--160 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach. Closed 10/6 to 10/8. Vermin infestation.

Don Pablo’s Restaurant--11543 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk. Closed 10/6 to 10/13. Poor general sanitation.

Earl’s Donuts--20429 Devonshire Blvd., Chatsworth. Closed 10/15 to 10/16. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

El Leon Del Mar--11020 E. Imperial Highway., Norwalk. Closed 10/22 to 10/29. Poor general sanitation, no hand-washing facilities, improper dishwashing method.

El Pollo Loco--14227 Whittier Blvd., Whittier. Closed 10/20; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

El Rey Soy Restaurant--452 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 10/9 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, unprotected food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

El Sitio--2800 Florence Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 10/27 to 10/28. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Famous Double Eagle--2026 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/22 to 10/23. Poor general sanitation, contaminated food.

Gorky’s Cafe--536 E. 8th St., L.A. Closed 10/20 to 10/21. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation, unprotected food.

Hong’s Snack Shop--4801 W. Venice Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/23 to 10/24. Vermin infestation, employees without hair nets.

Jeepers Creepers Cafe--11624 Marquez Ave., Pacific Palisades. Closed 10/16 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

King Chinese Deli--420 N. Peck Road, El Monte. Closed 10/8 to 10/9. Poor general sanitation.

Latino Pizza--8417 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 10/29 and remains closed.* No plans submitted.

Little Ongpin Fast Food--1700 Beverly Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/14 to 10/16. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Mariscos Armandos--1352 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington. Closed 10/1 to 10/2. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Mariscos El Chino--1021 S. Atlantic Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/5 to 10/6. Contaminated food, poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation, improper dishwashing method.

McDonald’s Restaurant--20932 Devonshire Blvd., Chatsworth. Closed 10/7 to 10/8. Vermin infestation, sewage system failure.

Mercado Alatorre Deli--5127 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/1 to 10/5. Contaminated food, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation.

M I Snack Shop--1655 N. McCadden Place, L.A. Closed 10/16 to 10/20. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Mongolian BBQ--5401 1/2 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/22 to 10/23. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Papa Louie Restaurant--2911 Main St., Santa Monica. Closed 10/21 to 10/22. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Perfect Donuts--6411 Sepulveda Blvd., No. 1A, Van Nuys. Closed 10/22 to 10/26. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Piaf’s Cafe--3000 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 10/13 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation.

Pioneer Boulangerie--2012 Main St., Santa Monica. Closed 10/7; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Pioneer Chicken--21700 Norwalk Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens. Closed 10/1 to 10/2. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Pizza Company--2108 Beverly Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/6 to 10/8. Poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Pollo Bionico--9714 Woodman Ave., Arleta. Closed 10/29 to 10/30. Vermin infestation.

Poncho’s Tacos--20921 S. Pioneer Blvd., Lakewood. Closed 10/22 to 10/26. Poor general sanitation.

Roberto’s Restaurant--1507 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Wilmington. Closed 10/2 to 10/5. Vermin infestation.

Sak’s Teriyaki--1121 Glendon Ave., L.A. Closed 10/8 to 10/19. Contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Sir Tony’s--5705 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 10/23 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Smara Restaurant--4545 W. Century Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 10/8 to 10/14. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Su Amigo El Michoacano--8685 E. Garvey Ave., Rosemead. Closed 10/7 to 10/9. Unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Super Lunch--2800 S. Santa Fe Ave., Vernon. Closed 10/15; reopened same day. No hot water.

Tijuana Bar--2529 N. Durfee Ave., El Monte. Closed 10/21 to 10/22. Improper dishwashing method, no potable water supply or no hot water.

29th Street Cafe--2827 S. Hoover St., L.A. Closed 10/26 to 11/4. No plans submitted, no public health permit.

The Wurst--10874 Kinross Ave., Westwood. Closed 10/1 to 10/8. No potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation, sewage system failure.

Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant--4408 Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. Closed 10/1 to 10/2. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Zhou’s Chinese Restaurant--4308 N. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 10/28 to 11/12. Unprotected food, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, contaminated food, no hand-washing facilities.

Zion Snack Shop--139 S. Market St., Inglewood. Closed 10/15 to 10/16. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Zorba’s Burgers--5385 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/26 to 10/27. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Restaurants reopened in October, after being closed in previous months: Barrios Pupusas--17367 E. Valley Blvd., La Puente. Closed 9/29 to 10/2. Poor general sanitation.

El Comal Restaurant--735 S. Atlantic Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/28 to 10/1. Contaminated food, vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures, improper dishwashing method, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Golden Burger--3100 E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood. Closed 9/30 to 10/1. Vermin infestation.

Kay’s Food Bar--2200 E. 15th St., L.A. Closed 9/30 to 10/2. Vermin infestation, sewage system failure, poor general sanitation, no toilet facilities.

Luciano’s Cafe--13834 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Closed 7/1 to 10/20. No public health permit, no plans submitted.

Reuben Tacos--3100 E. Imperial Highway, No. 106, Lynwood. Closed 9/30 to 10/5. Vermin infestation.

Vienna Coffee Shop--411 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 9/29 to 10/27. No public health permit.

*Remained closed as of Nov . 30.