May 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 are the restaurants closed in May. Casa Jimenez--6321 N. Rosemead Blvd., San Gabriel. Closed 5/21 to 5/22. Sewage system failure. Fish Outlet--1703 E. Alondra Blvd., Compton. Closed 5/14/ to 5/21. Gross contamination of food preparation surfaces. Himalaya Cuisine of India--18509 Victory Blvd., L.A. Closed 5/13 to 5/24. No public health permit; no plans submitted. House of Stewart Nutrition--3151 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 5/15 to 5/20. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces. India Sweets & Spices--22009 Sherman Way, L.A. Closed 5/16 to 5/20. Contaminated food. International Cafe--215 Broadway, Santa Monica. Closed 5/17 and remains closed.* No public health permit; no plans submitted. Iris’s Restaurant--5010 N. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 5/15 to 5/20. No potable water supply or no hot water. Jade Garden--123 S. Lincoln Ave., No. G, Monterey Park. Closed 5/20 to 5/21. Vermin infestation; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces. Jim’s Donuts--11657 Glenoaks Blvd., L.A. Closed 5/28 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit. Kingston Bar--814 Broadway, Santa Monica. Closed 5/7 to 5/9. Gross contamination of food preparation surfaces; no public health permit. La Fonda--1044 W. Gladstone St., Azusa. Closed 5/22 to 5/29. No public health permit. La Jolla Bakery & Deli--7828 Foothill Blvd., L.A. Closed 5/22 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit. Las Playas--8229 San Fernando Road, L.A. Closed 5/15 to 5/23. No public health permit. Live Fish Restaurant--230 N. Garfield Ave., Monterey Park. Closed 5/14 to 5/16. Vermin infestation; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces. M & J Carwash--6333 Woodman Ave., L.A. Closed 5/14 and remains closed.* No public health permit; no plans submitted. Mariscos El Chino--1021 S. Atlantic Blvd., L.A. Closed 5/22 to 5/23. Contaminated food; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces; vermin infestation. Mool Rae Bang Restaurant--4135 West Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 5/7 and remains closed.* No public health permit; unsanitary equipment; vermin infestation. Numero Uno Pizza Pasta & More--309 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Closed 5/23; reopened same day. Sewage system failure. Parkman Ice Cream--622 1/2 Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 5/24 and remains closed.* No public health permit. Perry Boys Smorgy--2603 Via Campo, Montebello. Closed 5/22 to 5/23. Sewage system failure; dirty walls and ceilings; vermin infestation; poor general sanitation; improper rubbish disposal; unprotected food. Pete’s Deli--2260 S. Atlantic Blvd., No. B, Monterey Park. Closed 5/23 to 5/24. Vermin infestation. Pico Pica--3323 N. Tyler Ave., El Monte. Closed 5/15 to 5/20. Poor general sanitation; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces. Rayna Mini Market--5125 Melrose Ave., L.A. Closed 5/14 to 5/21. No plans submitted. Restaurant y Pupuseria--2262 Venice Blvd., L.A. Closed 5/22; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water. Sam’s Cafe--1625 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 5/22 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces. Shangri’s Donut Shop--10137 Rosecrans Ave., Bellflower. Closed 5/7 to 5/8. Sewage system failure. Steve’s Donuts--810 W. Rosecrans Blvd., Compton. Closed 5/9 to 5/10. No potable water supply or no hot water. 369 Shanghai Restaurant--1277 E. Valley Blvd., Alhambra. Closed 5/31 and remains closed.* Sewage system failure. Tokyo Market--339 E. 1st St., L.A. Closed 5/23 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water; no public health permit. Tommy’s--1150 W. Riggin St., Monterey Park. Closed 5/20 to 5/23. Vermin infestation. Unique Theater--3645 E. 1st St., L.A. Closed 5/15 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit. Velvet Turtle Restaurant--2255 Sawtelle Blvd., West L.A. Closed 5/1 to 5/2. No potable water supply or no hot water. Wheels--1715 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica. Closed 5/13 and remains closed.* No public health permit; no plans submitted. Yum Yum Donut Shop No. 59--1608 S. Hoover St., L.A. Closed 5/7 to 5/8. Sewage system failure. Zuydos Pizza--30 E. Live Oak Ave., Arcadia. Closed 5/15 to 5/17. No public health permit; unsanitary equipment; unsafe food temperatures; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces. Restaurants reopened in May, after being closed in April: Don Chuy Restaurant Fast Food--2641 N. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 4/18 to 5/22. No public health permit. Hong Kong Low Restaurant--425 Gin Ling Way, L.A. Closed 4/30 to 5/2. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; poor general sanitation. Tu Casa Restaurant--8843 Canoga Ave., L.A. Closed 4/17 to 5/3. No plans submitted; no public health permit. *Remained closed as of June 1.