December 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 December. Angela’s Restaurant--1859 E. 1st St., L.A. Closed 12/10 to 12/11. No public health permit, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, unprotected food, vermin infestation, no hand-washing facilities.

Beijing Restaurant--9208 1/2 Alondra Blvd., Bellflower. Closed 12/27 to 12/31. Vermin infestation, sewage system failure.

Cafe de Class--712 Traction Ave., L.A. Closed 12/19; reopened same day. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, no toilet facilities.

Cafe Ramon--17302 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Closed 12/4; reopened same day. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation, no public health permit, unsanitary equipment.

Camelia’s--1011 S. Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 12/6 to 12/9. No toilet facilities, unsanitary equipment.

Carl’s Jr. Restaurant No. 86--3816 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. Closed 12/12; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

China Pavilion--2140 S. Hacienda Blvd., Hacienda Heights. Closed 12/19 to 12/20. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Cousin’s Burgers--2053 W. Avenue J, Lancaster. Closed 12/10; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Di Marcos Restaurant--13325 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks. Closed 12/27 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Don Zorro Restaurant--11134 Palms Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/13 to 12/14. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Dragon Regency Seafood--120 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park. Closed 12/26 to 12/27. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

El Burro Loco--7108 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 12/9 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

El Toreo West--38801 N. 10th St. West, Palmdale. Closed 12/23 to 12/25. Dirty walls and ceilings.

Fresh Connection--342 Fox Hills Mall, Culver City. Closed 12/27 to 12/28. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Gorky’s Cafe--536 E. 8th St., L.A. Closed 12/6 to 12/7. Sewage system failure, no hand-washing facilities, no toilet facilities.

Harvest Inn Restaurant--550 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Closed 12/9 to 12/12. Vermin infestation.

Jim’s Burgers--2155 N. San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead. Closed 12/23 to 12/27. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Jose Bernstein’s--935 Broxton Ave., L.A. Closed 12/20 to 12/27. No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Jugos y Licuados--4501 Alameda St., L.A. Closed 12/5 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.

Kim Tar Restaurant--15475 E. Valley Blvd., Industry. Closed 12/5 to 12/6. Poor general sanitation.

La Forchette Restaurant--6263 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys. Closed 12/5 to 12/6. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

La Fuente--730 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington. Closed 12/11 to 12/13. Contaminated food, unprotected food, vermin infestation.

La Luciernaga--2712 Alondra Blvd., Compton. Closed 12/5 to 12/9. Vermin infestation.

La Plancha--2818 W. 9th St., L.A. Closed 12/10 to 12/13. Vermin infestation, dirty walls and ceilings, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

La Quebrada--303 N. San Fernando Road, L.A. Closed 12/5 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

L.A. Nicola--4326 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/17; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Meiji’s Place--1026 S. Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 12/9 to 12/11. No potable water supply or no hot water, unsafe food temperatures.

Mille Rose--7661 Melrose Ave., L.A. Closed 12/16 and remains closed.* Sewage system failure.

Peony Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant--10990 Lower Azusa Road, No. 10, El Monte. Closed 12/12 to 12/16. Unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment.

Pho Hoa--410 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park. Closed 12/26 to 12/27. Employees without hair nets.

Pizza Hop--19257 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. Closed 12/18 to 12/20. Vermin infestation.

Pizza Pazza--11140 Palms Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/13 to 12/14. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Shamrock Cocktail Lounge--7400 State St., Huntington Park. Closed 12/12 to 12/16. No public health permit.

Sheraton Town House Restaurant--2961 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/27 to 12/28. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Swensen’s Ice Cream Factory--1355 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. Closed 12/12; reopened same day. Sewage system failure, no toilet facilities.

Taco Bell No. 1178--6000 S. Crenshaw Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/24 to 12/26. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Taqueria El Poblano--7325 S. San Pedro St., L.A. Closed 12/30 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water.

Restaurants reopened in December after being closed in November: Jack’s Place--3103 South St., Long Beach. Closed 11/14 to 12/26. No gas or water service.

Simon’s Inflation Fighter--2836 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 11/27 to 12/11. Vermin infestation, dirty walls and ceilings, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Restaurant out of business after being closed in November: Auto Detailing and Hand Wash Snack Bar--11628 E. Ramona Blvd., El Monte. Closed 11/25. No public health permit.

* Remained closed as of Jan. 1.