May Restaurant Closures

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services has the power to shut down food facilities for whatever period of time is necessary for the owners to correct conditions that pose a danger to public health. Here is a list of the restaurants closed and the reasons for closure during May. A Bang Gung--966 S. Western Ave., L.A. Closed 5/21 to 5/29. Sewage system failure, dirty walls and ceilings.

Ace’s Snack Shop--621 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 5/18 to 5/27. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Aling Miling Oriental Restaurant--16723 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower. Closed 5/8 to 5/9. Sewage system failure.

Barrios Pupusas--17367 E. Valley Blvd., La Puente. Closed 5/28 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Cafe Whittier--6541 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier. Closed 5/7 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Cleopatra’s Fishers Burgers--6332 W. 3rd St., L.A. Closed 5/8 to 5/11. Poor general sanitation, improper dishwashing methods, vermin infestation.

Fiesta Cafe--12800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. Closed 5/20 to 5/22. Contaminated food.

Flamingo Restaurant--1754 S. Grande Vista Ave., L.A. Closed 5/20 and remains closed.* No public health permit, unsanitary equipment, no potable water supply or no hot water, poor general sanitation.

Foster’s Donuts--11005 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 5/28 to 5/29. Sewage system failure.

Fu Yue Restaurant--301 E. Garvey Ave., Monterey Park. Closed 5/12 to 5/13. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Happy Wok--853 N. Hacienda Blvd., La Puente. Closed 5/13 to 5/19. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Hi-Life Burgers--8400 Sunland Blvd., Sun Valley. Closed 5/13 to 5/15. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Joanna’s Restaurant--104 W. Washington Blvd., Montebello. Closed 5/27 and remains closed.* Contaminated food, unsafe food temperatures.

Korean Gardens Restaurant--950 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 5/19 to 5/20. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

May’s Chinese Restaurant--31 E. Duarte Road, Arcadia. Closed 5/13 to 5/15. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

McDonald’s Restaurant--449 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge. Closed 5/7 to 5/8. Sewage system failure.

Mr. Submarine--5617 Rosemead Blvd., Temple City. Closed 5/18 to 5/19. Illegal use of pesticides, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, unprotected food, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

99 Sandwich Shop--2809 Via Campo No. 1, Montebello. Closed 5/28 to 5/29. Contaminated food, unprotected food, unsafe food temperatures, vermin infestation.

Pantry Pizza--1976 S. Hacienda Blvd., L.A. Closed 5/13 to 5/14. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Tempo 90--311 1/2 W. Broadway, Glendale. Closed 5/12; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Tony’s China Restaurant--754 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 5/13 to 5/18. No public health permit, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

USA Donuts & Croissants--11629 Lower Azusa Road, El Monte. Closed 5/16 to 5/18. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Yogurt Palace--157 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood. Closed 5/21 to 5/26. Poor general sanitation.

Restaurants reopened in May after being closed in previous months: Hong Bin Won--7302 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys. Closed 4/28 to 5/4. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation.

La Herradura--244 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 4/7 to 5/18. No public health permit, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation.

Nancy’s Donuts--1555 E. Amar Road, West Covina. Closed 4/29 to 5/5. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

126 Cash & Carry--18525 Sherman Way, Reseda. Closed 2/4 to 5/8. No public health permit, no plans submitted.

Springs Oriental Food--633 S. Spring St., L.A. Closed 4/15 to 5/21. No toilet facilities, vermin infestation, sewage system failure.

*Remained closed as of June 1.