JANUARY 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 January. Angel’s Restaurant--5241 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/17 to 1/23. Vermin infestation; unsafe food temperatures.

Boo Boo Club--308 N. Wilmington Ave., Compton. Closed 1/24 and remains closed.* Sewage system failure.

Brentwood Bakery--11712 Barrington Court, L.A. Closed 1/10 to 1/11. Vermin infestation; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

Cathy’s--16200 Pioneer Blvd., Artesia. Closed 1/28 to 1/30. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Central Cafe--3800 W. Alameda Blvd., Burbank. Closed 1/9 to 1/10. Vermin infestation.

Chen Lang Restaurant--7918 Beverly Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/8 to 1/9. Sewage system failure.

Chick’n Treat--464 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 1/24 to 1/25. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; poor general sanitation; sewage system failure.

Chihuahua Bar--11204 Atlantic Ave., Lynwood. Closed 1/11 and remains closed.* Sewage system failure; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces; no toilet facilities.

China Wok--7119 Seville Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 1/22 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water.

Chinese Express--533 E. Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale. Closed 1/17 to 1/18. Unsanitary equipment; vermin infestation.

Church’s Fried Chicken--1415 E. Rosecrans Ave., Compton. Closed 1/23 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Church’s Fried Chicken--2901 Imperial Highway, Lynwood. Closed 1/24 to 1/25. Gross contamination of food preparation surfaces; vermin infestation.

Church’s Fried Chicken--2302 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. Closed 1/16; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Country Cooking--8411 Alondra Blvd., Paramount. Closed 1/16 to 1/22. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Eastar Express--14630 Carmenita Road, Norwalk. Closed 1/30 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment.

El Deportivo--8568 Sepulveda Blvd., San Fernando. Closed 1/7 to 1/8. Sewage system failure.

El Pavo Bakeries--3348 E. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/11 to 1/14. Vermin infestation; no public health permit; poor general sanitation; no potable water supply or no hot water.

El Ruby Cafe--4106 San Fernando Road, Glendale. Closed 1/16; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

El Siete Leguas--11106 Atlantic Ave., Lynwood. Closed 1/11 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Estrellas Bar--5903 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/16 to 1/17. No potable water supply or no hot water; sewage system failure.

Fat Tommy’s--4601 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/17 to 1/22. Vermin infestation.

Grand Kitchen--5103 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/29 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Hawaiian Kabob--6633 Fallbrook Ave., Canoga Park. Closed 1/18 to 1/22. No potable water supply or no hot water.

K-Mart Eatery Express--233 E. Compton Blvd., Compton. Closed 1/24; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Kentucky Fried Chicken--5220 Centinela Ave., L.A. Closed 1/16 to 1/19. Insufficient ventilation.

Kim’s Snack Shop--2100 N. Long Beach Blvd., Compton. Closed 1/8 to 1/10. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Korean Restaurant--3160 W. 8th St., L.A. Closed 1/31 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Koto Sukiyaki--15122 S. Western Ave., Gardena. Closed 1/3 to 1/11. Vermin infestation; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

La Casita Mexicana--9929 Long Beach Blvd., Lynwood. Closed 1/2 to 1/3. Vermin infestation; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

La Potranca--12821 Venice Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/24 to 1/28. Vermin infestation; no potable water supply or no hot water.

Lincoln Liquor Locker--2498 Lincoln Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/16 to 1/17. No toilet facilities.

Little Venice Restaurant--727 S. Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 1/22 to 1/28. Vermin infestation; no public health permit; unsanitary equipment.

Log Cabin--45327 N. Beech Ave., Lancaster. Closed 1/3 to 1/4. Sewage system failure; no toilet facilities.

Los Carrillo’s--1800 S. Central Ave., L.A. Closed 1/30 and remains closed.* No public health permit; poor general sanitation; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces; vermin infestation; unsafe food temperatures.

Los Compadres--11227 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 1/14 to 1/22. No potable water supply or no hot water; contaminated food; vermin infestation.

Los Globos Club--3558 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lynwood. Closed 1/11 to 1/15. Vermin infestation.

Maxi’s Restaurant--6531 Rita Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 1/24 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation; contaminated food.

McDonald’s Restaurant--1212 W. Avenue K, Lancaster. Closed 1/18; reopened same day. Vermin infestation; unsafe food temperatures.

Minato Restaurant--4676 Admiralty Way, L.A. Closed 1/17 to 1/22. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; unprotected food; dirty walls and ceilings.

Nelly’s Mexican-American Restaurant--43528 N. 20th St. West, Lancaster. Closed 1/30 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water.

New Rim Fish Market--2304 W. Jefferson Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/9 to 1/10. Vermin infestation.

Oscar’s Place--2013 N. Long Beach Blvd., Compton. Closed 1/23; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Pacific Theaters Cal Bowl--2500 E. Carson St., Lakewood. Closed 1/10 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Pete’s Burger--101 W. 3rd St., L.A. Closed 1/14 to 1/16. Poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment; vermin infestation.

Pier 45--934 S. Los Angeles St., L.A. Closed 1/30 to 1/31. Poor general sanitation; contaminated food, unsanitary equipment.

The Playhouse--7104 Pacific Blvd., Huntington Park. Closed 1/9 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water.

Pollo Norteno--3510 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/31 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation; no public health permit.

Quick Wok--5070 Rosemead Blvd., Pico Rivera. Closed 1/18; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Sak’s Teriyaki--1121 Glendon Ave., L.A. Closed 1/24 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

Sansivars Restaurant--1644 W. Temple St., L.A. Closed 1/10 to 1/14. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment.

Saugus Swap Meet, Food Stands No. 3, 7, 9, 11, 14, 17--22500 Soledad Canyon, Santa Clarita. Closed 1/13 to 1/17. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Shan Ghai Palace--932 Huntington Dr., San Marino. Closed 1/30 to 1/31. No public health permit; unsanitary equipment; vermin infestation; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

Sun Submarine--2220 E. Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale. Closed 1/11 to 1/12. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Tacos Especiales--1927 W. Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 1/14 to 1/18. Vermin infestation; contaminated food.

Thai Mex/Siam BBQ--2623 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/15 to 1/18. Vermin infestation; no public health permit; unsanitary equipment.

Restaurants reopened in January after being closed in previous months:

Truck Stop Cafe--1416 E. Washington Blvd., L.A. Closed 11/29 to 1/8. No public health permit; vermin infestation.

Chavo’s Place--2744 E. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/11 to 1/8. No public health permit; no plans submitted.

China Beauty Restaurant--5465 N. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 12/26 to 1/3. Unsafe food temperatures; poor general sanitation; vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment.

Lee’s Restaurant--13000 S. Avalon Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/27 to 1/3. No plans submitted; no public health permit.

Restaurant out of business after being closed in December: Booth C, Century Crenshaw Swap Meet--10100 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 12/17; out of business. No plans submitted; no public health permit.

*Remained closed as of Feb. 1.