MARCH 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 March. Apollo Drive-In--7422 E. Slauson Ave., Maywood. Closed 3/20; reopened same day. Sewage system failure; improper dishwashing method.

Bamboo Inn--2005 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 3/27 to 3/39. Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unsanitary equipment; no potable water supply or no hot water.

Cafe Au Lait--7455 Reseda Blvd., No.A, Reseda. Closed 3/20 to 3/21. No potable water supply or no hot water; no public health permit.

Cafe Au Lait--7455 Reseda Blvd., No.D, Reseda. Closed 3/20 to 3/26. Unsanitary equipment.

Candyland Snack Shop--10100 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 3/21 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit.

Country Cabin--3311 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. Closed 3/1 and remains closed.* Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Country Cooking--8411 Alondra Blvd., Paramount. Closed 3/27 to 3/28. Vermin infestation.

Dino’s Pizza--4808 W. Century Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 3/11; reopened same day. Vermin infestation; dirty walls and ceilings; unsanitary equipment; unprotected food.

Dragon Express--12940 Foothill Blvd., San Fernando. Closed 3/5 to 3/8. No public health permit; vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

El Aguilar--3790 E. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/28 and remains closed.* No handwashing facilities; no public health permit; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; no plans submitted.

El Panal--1537 Florence Ave., L.A. Closed 3/28 and remains closed.* Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; poor general sanitation.

El Zoro--4417 Lennox Blvd., Hawthorne. Closed 3/20 to 3/22. Sewage system failure; poor general sanitation; unsafe food temperatures; vermin infestation.

Emerald Gardens--2301 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach. Closed 3/27 to 3/28. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unsanitary equipment.

George’s House Restaurant--4787 W. Century Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 3/13 to 3/15. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; poor general sanitation.

The Grinder Restaurant--301 W. Broadway, Long Beach. Closed 3/25 to 3/26. Broken sewer line.

Happy Family Deli--2809 Via Campo, No.K, Montebello. Closed 3/13 to 3/14. Contaminated food; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; vermin infestation.

Happy Family Restaurant No.2--2809 Via Campo, No.A, Montebello. Closed 3/13 to 3/14. Contaminated food; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

International House of Pancakes--1113 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. Closed 3/19 to 3/20. Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unsanitary equipment.

Jim Dandy Fried Chicken--2816 E. Slauson Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 3/6 to 3/12. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unsanitary equipment; no public health permit; vermin infestation.

Jino’s Pizza--212 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 3/12 to 3/15. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; poor general sanitation.

Kang Shur Restaurant--3332 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/20 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water.

Kindel Donuts--10003 S. Normandie Ave., L.A. Closed 3/14 to 3/18. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

La Higerita--6365 Yucca St., L.A. Closed 3/13 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit.

La Ronda--3531 E. Brooklyn Ave., L.A. Closed 3/19 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; vermin infestation; no public health permit; sewage system failure.

La Teclena Restaurant No.2--1443 W. 11th St., L.A. Closed 3/7 to 3/11. Sewage system failure.

Las Brisas Del Maizal--901 San Fernando Road, San Fernando. Closed 3/21 to 3/25. Vermin infestation.

Lou’s Deli and Catering--113 E. 9th St., L.A. Closed 3/11 to 3/12. Poor general sanitation; no public health permit; unsanitary equipment.

Mandarin Chinese Restaurant--2468 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello. Closed 3/14 to 3/18. Contaminated food; vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Mandarin Fisherman--3777 Colorado Blvd., East Pasadena. Closed 3/4 to 3/6. Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unsanitary equipment; sewage system failure.

Marie Callender’s Restaurant--820 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. Closed 3/26 to 3/27. Unsanitary equipment; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Maxim Coffee Shop--750 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park. Closed 3/28 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unsanitary equipment.

Mex-Cal Deli--11046 Inglewood Ave., Hawthorne. Closed 3/28 to 3/29. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Nick & Marty’s Submarine Sandwich--5338 Laurel Canyon Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/21 to 3/26. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Pedro’s Grill--46264 Foothill Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/13 to 3/14. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; improper rubbish disposal; unsanitary equipment.

Phil’s Bakery--2102 Long Beach Blvd., Compton. Closed 3/20 to 3/21. Unsafe food temperatures.

Pioneer Take Out--5914 Pacific Blvd., Huntington Park. Closed 3/20 to 3/25. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; contaminated food; unsanitary equipment.

Pizza Hut--220 E. Palmdale Blvd., Lancaster. Closed 3/6; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Pop’s Burgers--20855 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Closed 3/8 to 3/11. Sewage system failure; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Rams Coffee Shop--5900 E. Washington Blvd., Commerce. Closed 3/28 to 4/1. Vermin infestation; poor general sanitation.

Roberto’s Seafood Restaurant--2827 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/27 to 3/29. Vermin infestation.

Safety Zone--661 S. Harvard Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/6; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Salsa Mariscos--658 Fairplex Dr., Pomona. Closed 3/27 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water; contaminated food; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Shakey’s Pizza Restaurant--5604 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. Closed 3/4 to 3/5. Sewage system failure.

Sir Graham Restaurant--230 N. La Brea Ave., Inglewood. Closed 3/5 to 3/8. Sewage system failure; poor general sanitation; inadequate lighting; unsanitary equipment.

Snack Bar--2736 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/7 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit.

Spicy Charcoal Restaurant--7363 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/26 and remains closed.* No public health permit; no potable water supply or no hot water.

Steer N’ Stein--2162 E. Palmdale Blvd., Lancaster. Closed 3/6; reopened same day. Vermin infestation.

Supreme Dragon--301 W. Valley Blvd., San Gabriel. Closed 3/19 to 3/20. Unsafe food temperatures; unsanitary equipment; vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Taco Delight--3324 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 3/8 to 3/11. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Tacos La Muneca--2535 E. Slauson Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 3/14 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit.

Taqueria Nayarit--258 W. Manchester Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/27 and remains closed.* No public health permit; sewage system failure.

Tent House Billiards--1810 N. Wilcox Ave., L.A. Closed 3/20 to 3/21. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Tom’s No.5--1928 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 3/15 to 3/18. No toilet facilities; vermin infestation; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Trujillo Place--13180 Van Nuys Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/7 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit.

Vagabond Coffee House--3431 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 3/27 to 3/29. Vermin infestation; poor general sanitation; sewage system failure.

Zorba’s Burgers--5385 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/18 to 3/20. Contaminated food; improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils; unsafe food temperatures; vermin infestation.

Restaurants reopened in March, after being closed in February:

A & A Cafe--1866 N. Glendale Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/26 to 3/1. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; poor general sanitation.

Dandy Donut--11833 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk. Closed 2/26 to 3/4. Vermin infestation.

India Restaurant--17824 S. Pioneer Blvd., Artesia. Closed 2/26 to 3/7. No public health permit.

Siam Twin Thai-Chinese Restaurant--17823 Chatsworth St., L.A. Closed 2/19 to 3/12. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; unsafe food temperatures.

Sky’s World--6124 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/22 to 3/27. No plans submitted.

*Remained closed as of April 1.