January Restaurant Closures

The 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. Restaurants closed during January:

ABC Chinese Food--1821 Cahuenga Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/12 to 1/13. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, sewage system failure.

A&G; Belizean & American--4850 W. Adams Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/9 to 3/2. No public health permit, no plans submitted.

Arunee Seafood Restaurant--401 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 1/24 to 1/25. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Ben’s Restaurant--105 W. Avenue I, Lancaster. Closed 1/23; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

California Cucina--19524 Nordhoff St., Northridge. Closed 1/18 to 1/23. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Church’s Fried Chicken--1500 N. La Brea Ave., Inglewood. Closed 1/5 to 1/6. Sewage system failure, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Curry House--1425 W. Artesia Blvd., No. 24, Gardena. Closed 1/5 to 1/6. Sewage system failure, no toilet facilities.

El Capricio Restaurant--2812 Wabash Ave., L.A. Closed 1/30 to 2/1. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation, improper dishwashing method.

El Guanaco--2015 West 7th St., L.A. Closed 1/18 to 1/23. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation.

El Salvador Pupuseria--4421 S. Avalon Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/5 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

El Sombrero No. 2--1825 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 1/12; reopened same day. Unsanitary equipment, no potable water supply or no hot water.

El Tazumal Restaurant--1705 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/26 to 1/27. No public health permit.

Freddie’s New York Cafe--358 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. Closed 1/26 to 1/30. No hand-washing facilities, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Garduno’s Taco King--14604 Pacific Ave., Baldwin Park. Closed 1/30; reopened same day. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, no hand-washing facilities, no potable water supply or no hot water.

George’s Billiard--4006 San Fernando Road, Glendale. Closed 1/25 to 1/26. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Good Earth Restaurant--19510 Nordhoff St., Northridge. Closed 1/19 to 1/20. Sewage system failure.

Great China Fast Food--6044 Pacific Blvd., Huntington Park. Closed 1/26 to 1/30. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Han Kang Restaurant--3029 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/24 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Happy Express--12102 1/2 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 1/24 to 1/26. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Hrazdan Chicken--12602 E. Hadley St., Whittier. Closed 1/11 to 1/17. Unsanitary equipment.

Hubba Hubba’s Restaurant Bar & Grill--3540 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/4 to 1/5. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Judith’s Restaurant--1319 East 58th Place, L.A. Closed 1/6 to 1/13. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Kamara Coffee Shop--709 N. Hill St., L.A. Closed 1/20 to 1/23. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, no potable water supply or no hot water, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Kix--323 N. Central Ave., Glendale. Closed 1/31 to 2/2. Unsanitary equipment.

La Bamba--4710 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/21 to 1/25. No public health permit, poor general sanitation, unprotected food, vermin infestation.

L.A. Burger--6001 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/24 to 1/25. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Lady Luck Fast Food--5532 York Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/31 to 2/10. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, no public health permit.

La Luz del Dia--3017 Wabash St., L.A. Closed 1/12 to 1/13. No public health permit, poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water, contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Le Chalet Restaurant--5530 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/6 to 1/9. No public health permit, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation, improper dishwashing method.

L’Express Presto--110 East 9th St., L.A. Closed 1/24 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

The Living Room--110 S. La Brea Ave., L.A. Closed 1/9 to 1/10. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Mariscos Que Pasa--10925 1/2 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 1/19 to 1/23. Sewage system failure.

Mark’s Chinese Cuisine--2072 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. Closed 1/25; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Mary’s Tortilleria--10608 Whittier Blvd., Whittier. Closed 1/11 to 1/17. Sewage system failure, poor general sanitation.

Max’s of Manila--313 W. Broadway, Glendale. Closed 1/9 to 1/18. Vermin infestation, sewage system failure, unsanitary equipment.

McDonald’s Restaurant--819 W. Avenue I, Lancaster. Closed 1/10 to 1/11. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Mel’s Kitchen--2102 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/27 to 3/2. No public health permit.

Mel’s Place--7066 Romaine St., L.A. Closed 1/19; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Mi Cabana--2006 N. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 1/11 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water, no public health permit, poor general sanitation.

Montrose Coffee Shop--2325 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. Closed 1/26 to 2/1. Vermin infestation, dirty walls and ceilings, unsanitary equipment.

Oki Cafe--4666 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/11 to 1/24. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Oscar Amezcua Fiesta Grill--327 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 1/3 to 1/4. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Panda Express--3214 Glendale Galleria, Glendale. Closed 1/4; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Phu Yen Sandwich--861 N. Spring St., L.A. Closed 1/19 to 1/20. Contaminated food, poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water, unsafe food temperatures, improper dishwashing method.

Ramayani--1777 Westwood Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/20 to 1/24. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Rancho Mexico--2821 E. Gage Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 1/13 to 1/19. Sewage system failure, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Sam Wah Express--2706 N. Broadway, L.A. Closed 1/27 to 1/31. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, poor general sanitation, unsafe food temperatures.

Super Grill--639 S. Broadway, No. 116, L.A. Closed 1/30 and remains closed.* No public health permit, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation, sewage system failure.

Taco Bell--5324 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/25 to 1/27. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Teriyaki Hawaii--1425 W. Artesia Blvd., Gardena. Closed 1/5 to 1/6. Sewage system failure, no toilet facilities.

Tom’s Burger No. 11--4150 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 1/17; reopened same day. No public health permit.

Troy’s Burgers No. 9--2822 E. Gage Ave., Huntington Beach. Closed 1/25 to 1/27. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation.

Union Plaza--743 S. Union Ave., L.A. Closed 1/26 and remains closed.* No public health permit, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Out of business after being closed in January: Jack’s Health & Fitness Center--5364 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/25. No public health permit.

*Remained closed as of March 31.