September Restaurant Closures
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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. Here is a list of the restaurants closed in September.
* Angel’s Restaurant--5420 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/16 to 9/19. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.
* Arirang Restaurant--954 S. Norton Ave., L.A. Closed 9/11 to 9/12. Vermin infestation, contaminated food, unsafe food temperatures.
* BBQ King Restaurant--416 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park. Closed 9/30 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unprotected food.
* Birrieria Chalio--11300 E. Washington Blvd., Santa Fe Springs. Closed 9/15 to 9/17. No potable water supply or no hot water.
* Burger City--13501 S. Avalon Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/11 to 9/12. Contaminated food, no potable water supply or no hot water.
* Calico Saloon--42525 W. 10th St., Lancaster. Closed 9/12 to 9/18. Vermin infestation.
* California Beach--934 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. Closed 9/4 to 9/5. Vermin infestation.
* Carnitas Michoacan--9101 De Soto Ave., Chatsworth. Closed 9/17 to 9/18. Sewage system failure, no plans submitted.
* CDS Meat & Produce--913 Sunset Ave., La Puente. Closed 9/25 to 9/26. No public health permit.
* China Chef--6583 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. Closed 9/5; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.
* Chowmein Express--2930 Clark Ave., Long Beach. Closed 9/29 to 9/30. Sewage system failure.
* Connie’s Bar--543 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington. Closed 9/11 to 9/17. Vermin infestation, no toilet facilities.
* Cowboy Sushi--911 Broxton Ave., L.A. Closed 9/25 to 9/26. Vermin infestation.
* Crazy Fish--9105 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills. Closed 9/25 to 9/26. No potable water supply or no hot water.
* El Amigo--1820 Broadway, Santa Monica. Closed 9/14 and remains closed.* Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsafe food temperatures, vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water.
* El Cafetal--730 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington. Closed 9/25 and remains closed.* Unprotected food, no potable water supply or no hot water.
* El Jalapeno Restaurant--14328 E. Telegraph Road, Whittier. Closed 9/11 to 9/15. No public health permit, vermin infestation.
* El Mexicano--13404 E. Leffingwell Road, Whittier. Closed 9/22 to 9/24. No public health permit, vermin infestation.
* El Tepeyac--1903 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/3 to 9/4. Unsanitary equipment, unsafe food temperatures.
* Fabiolus Cafe No. 2--6270 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/3 to 9/4. No potable water supply or no hot water.
* First Wok--5565 W. Manchester Ave., L.A. Closed 9/3 to 9/4. No potable water supply or no hot water.
* Golden Rock--3831 1/2 N. Peck Road, El Monte. Closed 9/10 to 9/11. No potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation.
* Hana Restaurant & JY Food Co.--2520 W. 8th St., No. 101, L.A. Closed 9/9 to 9/11. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, improper dishwashing method.
* H&L; Delicatessen--10610 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/24 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.
* Killer Shrimp--523 Washington Blvd., Venice. Closed 9/4; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.
* Korean Gardens--950 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 9/10 to 9/16. Unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unprotected food, contaminated food.
* Kruang Tedd--5151 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/17 to 9/19. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.
* Lake Spring Restaurant--219 E. Garvey Ave., Monterey Park. Closed 9/23 to 9/26. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unprotected food, unsanitary equipment.
* Las Brisas Restaurant--8755 Parthenia Place, North Hills. Closed 9/17 to 9/19. Vermin infestation.
* Las Delicias--1811 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 9/23 to 9/24. Vermin infestation, improper dishwashing method, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, no potable water supply or no hot water.
* Leonardo’s Restaurant--45232 W. 10th St., Lancaster. Closed 9/12 to 9/18. No potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation.
* Los Amigos Bar--7026 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 9/17 to 9/19. No public health permit.
* Lotus Chinese Cuisine--1119 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 9/5 to 9/7. Vermin infestation.
* Lotus Room--1135 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 9/12 to 9/17. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water.
* Magic Wok Express--515 Washington Blvd., Venice. Closed 9/4; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.
* Mandarin Deli Restaurant--356 E. 2nd St., L.A. Closed 9/16 to 9/17. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.
* Maria’s Ramada--1064 N. Kingsley Drive, L.A. Closed 9/8 to 9/10. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation.
* Mariscos Culiacan--4182 W. El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne. Closed 9/3 to 9/4. Sewage system failure.
* Meno’s Tacos--1422 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 9/9 to 9/11. Vermin infestation, improper dishwashing method, no potable water supply or no hot water.
* Mi Guatemala--695 Hoover St., L.A. Closed 9/8 to 9/10. Vermin infestation.
* Minami--2173 Santa Fe Ave., Long Beach. Closed 9/18 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation.
* Mi Nuevo Ranchito Restaurant--1300 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/23 to 9/25. Unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation.
* Napolio Italian Pizzeria--517 Washington Blvd., Venice. Closed 9/4; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.
* Nature’s Best Burger Restaurant--1443 W. Century Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/9 to 9/10. Sewage system failure.
* Nuoc Mia Vien Dong--8150 E. Garvey Ave., No. 117, Rosemead. Closed 9/28 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.
* O’Brien’s Oar House--2941 Main St., Santa Monica. Closed 9/19; reopened same day. Sewage system failure. Closed again 9/22 to 9/23. No potable water supply or no hot water, no toilet facilities.
* Ocean Breeze Cafe--507 Washington Blvd., Venice. Closed 9/4; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.
* Ocean Star Seafood Restaurant--141 N. Atlantic Blvd., No. 201, Monterey Park. Closed 9/10 to 9/11. Vermin infestation, unprotected food, unsafe food temperatures.
* Phnom Penh Restaurant--1305 Portia Ave., L.A. Closed 9/30 and remains closed.* Contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation.
* Pioneer Bowl--16511 S. Pioneer Blvd., Norwalk. Closed 9/12 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no potable water supply or no hot water.
* Popeye’s Chicken--2405 E. 7th St., Long Beach. Closed 9/11 to 9/12. No potable water supply or no hot water.
* Rossukon--9426 E. Las Tunas Drive, Temple City. Closed 9/24 and remains closed.* Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.
* 7-Star Donuts--1754 W. Slauson Ave., Suite B, L.A. Closed 9/12 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.
* 7 Venado--2007 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 9/29 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water, unsafe food temperatures, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.
* Siam Express--1412 E. Valley Blvd., Alhambra. Closed 9/23 to 9/24. Unprotected food, unsafe food temperatures.
* Subway Sandwiches--509 Washington Blvd., Venice. Closed 9/4; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.
* Subway Sandwiches & Salads--289 S. Atlantic Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/23 to 9/24. Contaminated food, sewage system failure, unprotected food, no potable water supply or no hot water, unsafe food temperatures.
* Sweet Basil--5946 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/10 to 9/12. Vermin infestation.
* Taco Bell--2628 S. Robertson Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/16 to 9/17. Sewage system failure.
* Tacos Chapala--2718 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 9/2 to 9/9. No public health permit, vermin infestation, improper dishwashing method, contaminated food, no potable water supply or no hot water.
* Tacos Pueblo Viejo--7290 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/11 to 9/12. Vermin infestation, contaminated food, no public health permit.
* Thai California Kitchen--414 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/3 to 9/4. Contaminated food, vermin infestation.
* Thai Culina--5907 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/3 to 9/5. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.
* Thanh Huong--633 S. San Gabriel Blvd., No. 112, San Gabriel. Closed 9/24 to 9/30. Unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.
* The Subway--2942 Clark Ave., Long Beach. Closed 9/29 to 10/1. No potable water supply or no hot water.
* Turkey Basket--444 S. Flower St., L.A. Closed 9/29 to 9/30. Unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation, sewage system failure.
* unidentified restaurant--7016 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 9/12 and remains closed.* Unsafe food temperatures, no public health permit, vermin infestation.
* unidentified restaurant--10943 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills. Closed 9/19 and remains closed.* No plans submitted.
* Viva Fresh Grill No. 2--505 Washington Blvd., Venice. Closed 9/4; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.
* Wok King--18457 E. Colima Road, Suite A, Rowland Heights. Closed 9/24 to 9/26. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.
Restaurants reopened in September after being closed in August:
* Costa Verde--5509 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/20 to 9/16. No public health permit, vermin infestation.
* Josefina’s Restaurant--1151 W. Venice Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/27 to 9/2. Vermin infestation.
*Remained closed as of Oct. 1
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