August 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 the restaurants closed and the reasons for closure during August. Aladdin Restaurant--1400 E. Valley Blvd., Alhambra. Closed 8/24 to 8/27. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment, unprotected food.

Beach Club Patio Grill--201 Palisades Beach Road, Santa Monica. Closed 8/19 to 8/21. Vermin infestation, gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

Bua Thai Restaurant--10316 Mason Ave., Chatsworth. Closed 8/18 to 8/20. Vermin infestation.

Cafe 50’s-- 140 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. Closed 8/24 to 8/25. Sewage system failure.

California Kitchen Express--2550 E. Amar Road, Suite A-7, West Covina. Closed 8/26 to 8/27. Unprotected food, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Carnitas Michoacan--7206 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 8/26 to 8/27. Natural gas leak on premises.

Carnitas Patzcuaro--1108 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Wilmington. Closed 8/27 to 8/31. Unsafe food temperatures, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Central Club--8852 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/5 to 8/10. Poor general sanitation, contaminated food, no potable water supply or no hot water.

China Palace--12214 S. La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada. Closed 8/11 to 8/12. Unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Chinatown Express--7940 Atlantic Ave., No. D, Cudahy. Closed 8/25; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Chinatown Express--1000 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 8/6 to 8/7. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

CHW Bar-B-Q Pit--5451 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/14 and remains closed.* No public health permit, improper dishwashing method, no plans submitted.

Commodore Liquor Deli & Catering--512 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 8/12 to 8/13. Vermin infestation, gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

Dennise’s Carnitas--4060 E. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/27 to 8/28. Unsafe food temperatures, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, unprotected food, poor general sanitation, sewage system failure.

Dollar Chinese Fast Food--3756 Avenue 40, No. H, L.A. Closed 8/5 to 8/6. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation.

Don’s Deli--6245 W. 87th St., L.A. Closed 8/20 to 8/21. Vermin infestation.

El Jacarandas--2211 Brooklyn Ave., L.A. Closed 8/12 to 8/14. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, unsafe food temperatures.

El Rancho Steaks--223 W. 5th St., L.A. Closed 8/25 to 8/26. No potable water supply or no hot water, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation, no public health permit.

El Usuluteco Restaurant--1320 Echo Park Ave., L.A. Closed 8/12 to 813. Vermin infestation, sewage system failure, no potable water supply or no hot water, unsafe food temperatures.

Emil’s Burritos--2156 E. 103rd St., L.A. Closed 8/5 to 8/6. No potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation.

GB’s Bar--38416 N. 35th St. East, Palmdale. Closed 8/17 to 8/25. No public health permit, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Holiday Diner--8414 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. Closed 8/3 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Ilopango No. 2--900 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 8/19 to 8/28. No potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Kirin Garden--2585 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/10 to 8/13. Vermin infestation.

La Cabana Inn--7110 Atlantic Ave., Bell. Closed 8/11 to 8/12. Vermin infestation, sewage system failure, poor general sanitation.

La Chiquita--5555 Holmes Ave., L.A. Closed 8/3 to 8/5. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

La Pantera Rosa--1811 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 8/20; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Little Caesar’s Pizza--7940 Atlantic Ave., No. E, Cudahy. Closed 8/25; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Los Dos Amigos--4605 E. Alondra Blvd., Compton. Closed 8/10 to 8/12. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Los Garcias--6721 Atlantic Blvd., Bell. Closed 8/19 to 8/20. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Lotus Chinese Restaurant--511 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. Closed 8/11; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Lumpinee Restaurant--11020 Vanowen Ave., North Hollywood. Closed 8/26 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water, unsanitary equipment.

Mandarin Chinese Restaurant--10215 Rosecrans Ave., Bellflower. Closed 8/27 to 8/31. Poor general sanitation.

Mandarin Deli Restaurant--356 E. 2nd St., L.A. Closed 8/5 to 8/6. Vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Market Street Deli--226 S. Market St., Inglewood. Closed 8/13 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

McDonald’s Restaurant--13770 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima. Closed 8/17; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Melrose Garden--6800 Melrose Ave., L.A. Closed 8/19 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Mia’s Mexican Restaurant--10303 Lakewood Blvd., Downey. Closed 8/27 to 9/4. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Mr. Potato & Miss Muffin--3333 S. Hoover St., L.A. Closed 8/17; reopened same day. Gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

109 Coffee House--109 N. Sierra Vista St., Monterey Park. Closed 8/26 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

One Dollar Pizza--13321 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys. Closed 8/19 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Pasqua Coffee Bar--333 S. Hope St., L.A. Closed 8/18 to 8/19. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Pioneer Take Out No. 47--7021 Atlantic Ave., Bell. Closed 8/10 and remains closed.* No plans submitted.

Playa de Rosarito--9535 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate. Closed 8/21 to 8/26. Sewage system failure.

Pomona Palms--671 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Pomona. Closed 8/18 to 8/20. Vermin infestation.

Road to China--9840 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth. Closed 8/12 to 8/13. Vermin infestation.

Ruben’s Taco--9613 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate. Closed 8/17 to 9/3. Poor general sanitation, unsafe foot temperatures, unsanitary equipment.

Shanghai Express--3333 S. Hoover St., L.A. Closed 8/13 to 8/18. Gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

Sunshine Fast Foods--14151 Ramona Blvd., Baldwin Park. Closed 8/27 to 8/28. Poor general sanitation.

Tacoria Cafe--24042 San Fernando Road, Newhall. Closed 8/11 to 8/12. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Taco Express--6330 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/19; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Tacos Colima--1155 Glenoaks Blvd., Pacoima. Closed 8/4 to 8/5. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Tommy’s Coffee Shop--206 S. Spring St., L.A. Closed 8/12 to 8/13. Vermin infestation, sewage system failure, poor general sanitation.

Tom’s Restaurant--2046 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/10; reopened same day. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Twin Castle--4400 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood. Closed 8/12 to 8/20. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Uncle Robby’s Famous Food--840 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello. Closed 8/27; reopened same day. Unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation.

Vegas Room--2100 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach. Closed 8/28; reopened same day. No hot water.

Vickman’s Restaurant & Bakery--1228 E. 8th St., L.A. Closed 8/21 to 8/24. Vermin infestation, sewage system failure, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Westside Donuts and Croissants--11277 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/27 to 8/28. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation.

Restaurants reopened in August, after being closed in July: Golden Fried Chicken--2616 E. Candlewood St., Lakewood. Closed 7/29 to 8/10. Poor general sanitation.

Quality Cafe--1238 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 7/28 to 8/28. Vermin infestation.

Salon Tapa--12120 E. Centralia St., Hawaiian Gardens. Closed 7/17 to 8/11. Poor general sanitation.

*Remained closed as of Sept. 1.