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AUGUST 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 restaurants closed during August. Aleda’s Cafe--11225 1/2 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 8/29 and remains closed.* No public health permit; no plans submitted; vermin infestation.

Anna Miller’s Restaurant--9301 Tampa Ave., Northridge. Closed 8/9 to 8/13. Sewage system failure.

Annabelle’s--4211 W. Century Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 8/21 to 8/22. No public health permit.

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Anna’s Donuts--1101 E. Compton Blvd., Compton. Closed 8/23; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream--599 1/2 S. La Brea Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 8/23 to 8/24. Vermin infestation.

Bojay’s Pizzeria--12309 Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/23 to 8/24. Unsafe food temperatures; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; vermin infestation.

Buffeteria No. 3--6151 W. Century Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/7 to 8/8. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Burgers R Us--150 N. Long Beach Blvd., Compton. Closed 8/23 to 8/24. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Caffe Dino--421 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills. Closed 8/16 and remains closed.* No public health permit; no plans submitted.

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Casa India--348 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 8/15 to 8/18. Vermin infestation; poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment; no potable water supply or no hot water.

Chen Ling Restaurant--7918 Beverly Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/9 to 8/10. Sewage system failure.

China Town Express--712 S. Hill St., L.A. Closed 8/1 to 8/2. Unsafe food temperatures; vermin infestation; poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment.

Chinese Gardens--1726 W. Adams Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/20 to 8/22. Vermin infestation.

Chol Thai Chinese Food--3547 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/1 to 8/7. Vermin infestation.

Chung King--11538 Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/23 to 8/25. Contaminated food; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; vermin infestation.

Cue Ball--932 E. Main St., Alhambra. Closed 8/29 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Delrobes Act I--2921 La Cienega Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/28 to 8/30. Sewage system failure.

Dover Donuts--3918 W. Rosecrans Ave., L.A. Closed 8/16 to 8/17. Vermin infestation.

Dragon Regency--120 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park. Closed 8/6 to 8/8. Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unsanitary equipment.

Eagle Restaurant--354 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 8/15 to 8/17. Vermin infestation; poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment.

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El Capricio--2812 Wabash Ave., L.A. Closed 8/16 to 8/17. Vermin infestation; poor general sanitation; no public health permit.

El Comalito--307 Arbor Vitae St., Inglewood. Closed 8/20 to 8/27. No public health permit.

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

El Molino Rojo--601 E. Compton Blvd., Compton. Closed 8/23; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

El Paisa Restaurant--2524 S. Central Ave., L.A. Closed 8/2 and remains closed.* No public health permit; no plans submitted.

El Rodeo--13414 E. Ramona Blvd., Baldwin Park. Closed 8/22 to 8/24. Contaminated food; unprotected food; malfunctioning hand-washing facilities; unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

El Rinco Salvadoreno No.3--12058 Saticoy St., North Hollywood. Closed 8/8 to 8/10. No potable water supply or no hot water; vermin infestation.

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El 7 Mares--10112 State St., Lynwood. Closed 8/31 and remains closed.* Contaminated food; vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

El Taco Mex Restaurant--117 E. Rosecrans Ave., Compton. Closed 8/14 to 8/17. Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; sewage system failure.

El Torito Taco Shop--5615 Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/31 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit; poor general sanitation; vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Fairchild Coffee Shop--224 E. 11th St., L.A. Closed 8/1 to 8/6. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Fast Deli Burgers--12622 N. Long Beach Blvd., Lynwood. Closed 8/14 to 8/15. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Food Fiesta--2647 Santa Ana St., South Gate. Closed 8/6 and remains closed.* Dirty walls and ceilings; extensively damaged wall due to auto collision.

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George’s Restaurant--16137 Leffingwell Road, Whittier. Closed 8/13 and remains closed.* Unsanitary equipment; vermin infestation.

Golden Dragon Chinese Deli--11629 E. Lower Azusa Road, El Monte. Closed 8/8 to 8/9. Vermin infestation.

Kitty Kelly’s--80 W. Live Oak Ave., Arcadia. Closed 8/29 to 8/30. Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unsanitary equipment.

La Adelita Snack Bar & Juices--4433 S. Alameda St., L.A. Closed 8/29 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit.

La Bamba Caribbean Restaurant--1220 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank. Closed 8/8 to 8/9. No potable water supply or no hot water.

La Golondrina Mexican Cafe--17 W. Olvera St., L.A. Closed 8/7 to 8/8. Vermin infestation; poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment.

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La Playita Restaurant--16 14th St., Hermosa Beach. Closed 8/22 to 8/31. Vermin infestation.

Las Villas Restaurant--7651 California Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 8/29 to 8/30. Vermin infestation.

Le Leon del Mar No.1--1955 N. Durfee Road, South El Monte. Closed 8/14 to 8/15. Vermin infestation; poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; no potable water supply or no hot water.

Luli’s Restaurant--507 S. Spring St., L.A. Closed 8/27 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment.

Mama Siam Restaurant--1360 N. Vine St., L.A. Closed 8/2 to 8/3. Vermin infestation; contaminated food.

Mekong Restaurant--11801 S. Inglewood Ave., Hawthorne. Closed 8/22 to 8/23. Vermin infestation.

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Mihyung Japanese Restaurant--16612 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. Closed 8/7 to 8/8. Vermin infestation.

Mr. J’s Restaurant--10478 Valley Blvd., El Monte. Closed 8/16 to 8/17. Vermin infestation; no potable water supply or no hot water; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Mitsuru Cafe--117 Japanese Village Plaza, L.A. Closed 8/2 to 8/7. Unsafe food temperatures; unsanitary equipment; poor general sanitation.

Monte Carlo II--5222 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/1 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water; unsanitary equipment.

Moonlight Cafe--515 W. Compton Blvd., Compton. Closed 8/10 to 8/17. Vermin infestation.

99 Cents Fast Car Food--1040 W. Covina Pkwy., West Covina. Closed 8/1 to 8/6. Unsafe food temperatures; vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

O La La Deli--12058 Saticoy St., North Hollywood. Closed 8/8 to 8/10. No potable water supply or no hot water; vermin infestation.

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Old Timer Burger--9868 E. Garvey Ave., El Monte. Closed 8/21 to 8/22. No toilet facilities.

Papa’s Mexican Grill--5440 S. Central Ave., L.A. Closed 8/20 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit.

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

Pho So 1--120 E. Valley Blvd., San Gabriel. Closed 8/1 to 8/6. Unsafe food temperatures; vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; sewage system failure.

Pink Pepper Restaurant--1638 N. La Brea Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/30 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; no toilet facilities.

Pioneer Take Out--800 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello. Closed 8/1 to 8/2. Vermin infestation; poor general sanitation.

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Pizza Man--844 S. Hoover St., L.A. Closed 8/23 to 8/24. Sewage system failure; vermin infesta- tion.

Rams Coffee Shop--5900 E. Washington Blvd., Commerce. Closed 8/27 to 8/30. Vermin infestation; poor general sanitation; unprotected food; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Rod’s Charburger--3101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 8/31 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation; unsafe food temperatures.

Santo Pietro’s--1300 Gayley Ave., L.A. Closed 8/15 to 8/16. Sewage system failure.

Sir George’s Smorgasbord Royal Buffet--9 W. Las Tunas Drive, Arcadia. Closed 8/15 to 8/17. Sewage system failure; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unsanitary equipment.

Spire’s Restaurant--1750 Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance. Closed 8/22; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Taco Loco--327 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 8/8 to 8/13. Poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

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Taco Place--540 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 8/8 to 8/10. Unsanitary equipment; poor general sanitation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Taco Stand--728 S. Spring St., L.A. Closed 8/27 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment; unprotected food.

Tommy’s Coffee Shop--15211 Atlantic Ave., Compton. Closed 8/7 to 8/10. Vermin infestation.

Tong Sing--625 College St., L.A. Closed 8/29 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation; unsafe food temperatures; unsanitary equipment.

Top’s Hoagie--1900 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 8/29 to 8/30. Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Tutti Frutti--310 W. 5th St., L.A. Closed 8/28 to 8/31. Poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment; no public health permit.

Ty’s Chicken--524 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 8/10 to 8/15. Vermin infestation; poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment.

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Yum Yum Donuts--2633 N. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 8/27 to 8/28. Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unsanitary equipment; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

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

Bernard’s Cafe--434 Potrero Grande Drive, Monterey Park. Closed 7/31 to 8/31. No public health permit; vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unsanitary equipment.

California Donuts--1523 Peck Road, South El Monte. Closed 7/31 to 8/13. Unprotected food; vermin infestation.

Erawan Express Restaurant--10922 Valley Blvd., El Monte. Closed 7/30 to 8/20. Sewage system failure.

Federico’s--48 E. Live Oak Ave., Arcadia. Closed 7/25 to 8/28. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of utensils.

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Nile Chicken--808 1/2 E. 7th St., Los Angeles. Closed 1/13/89 to 8/1/90. Sewage system failure; dirty walls and ceilings.

Tai-Pan Express--13900 Francisquito Ave., Baldwin Park. Closed 7/26 to 8/2. Unprotected food; vermin infestation.

Thai Coast Restaurant--217 Palos Verdes Blvd., Torrance. Closed 7/19 to 8/1. Vermin infestation.

Veros Restaurant--10905 S. Atlantic Ave., Lynwood. Closed 7/10 to 8/1. Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; no toilet facilities.

*Remained closed as of Sept . 1.

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