July Restaurant Closures

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services has the power to shut down food facilities for as short or as long as 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 July.

A-1 Service--2606 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/7 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Abhilash--1139 E. Broadway, Glendale. Closed 7/29 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Anarkali Indian Restaurant--22721 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Closed 7/21 to 7/23. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Arby’s Roast Beef Restaurant No. 557--1618 N. Highland Ave., L.A. Closed 7/30 and remains closed.* Sewage system failure.

Bangkok Express--15333 Sherman Way No. B, Van Nuys. Closed 7/21 to 7/23. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Bazaar Snack Bar--6477 Van Nuys Blvd. No. 27, Van Nuys. Closed 7/29 and remains closed.* No public health permit, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, sewage system failure, vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Bowl House--2829 W. 9th St., L.A. Closed 7/26 to 7/27. Vermin infestation.

Cafe Muse--550 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 7/29 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Cafe Tijuana--4402 Huntington Drive South, L.A. Closed 7/14 to 7/28. Poor general sanitation, unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, no toilet facilities.

Casa Escobar--2700 Colorado Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/27 to 7/29. Vermin infestation.

Chinatown Express--2540 W. Temple St., L.A. Closed 7/12 to 7/14. Vermin infestation.

Comfort Restaurant--3400 W. 3rd St., L.A. Closed 7/26 to 7/29. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Corky’s Place--1050 W. Foothill Blvd., Azusa. Closed 7/27 to 7/30. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation.

Cousin’s Family Restaurant--12039 E. Valley Blvd., El Monte. Closed 7/14; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Cynthia’s Hot Dogs--1531 1/2 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. Closed 7/6 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water.

Daily Chinese Fast Food--4303 N. Maine Ave. No.101, Baldwin Park. Closed 7/8 to 7/13. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation.

Del Taco No. 60--459 S. Citrus Ave., Covina. Closed 7/15 to 7/16. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Der Wienerschnitzel--26007 S. Western Ave., Lomita. Closed 7/14; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Dragon Express--1147 Westwood Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/13 to 7/15. Vermin infestation.

Dragon Regency Seafood--120 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park. Closed 7/19 to 7/21. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Edokko--4202 Beverly Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/15 to 7/16. Poor general sanitation.

El Dollar Restaurant--1707 Pleasant Ave., L.A. Closed 7/6 to 7/9. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, improper dishwashing method.

El 7 Mares--105 W. 3rd St., L.A. Closed 7/20 to 7/21. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

El Trebol--426 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 7/27 to 8/3. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation, improper dishwashing method.

Fender Bender--101 W. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. Closed 7/20; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Foster’s Freeze--4967 Eagle Rock Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/22; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Gemelos Taqueria--5623 York Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/22 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Guatelinda Restaurant--2220 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 7/21 to 7/22. Vermin infestation.

Happy Day--2302 S. La Cienega Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/27 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Ichanmichen--5630 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 7/26 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation.

International Bar--2748 W. Temple St., L.A. Closed 7/13 to 7/14. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Italian Kitchen--420 W. 8th St., L.A. Closed 7/26 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Kang Nam--4103 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/23; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Kozy Korner--213 W. Wilson Ave., Glendale. Closed 7/23 to 7/26. Poor general sanitation.

La Flor De Michoacan--356 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 7/14 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

La Mein Natural Noodles--711 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena. Closed 7/28 to 7/29. Unsafe food temperatures, sewage system failure, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Le Cafe X-Press--150 E. Olive Ave. No. 115, Burbank. Closed 7/13 and remains closed.* No public health permit, vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Mariscos Guasevense--11976 E. Carson St., Hawaiian Gardens. Closed 7/23 to 7/26. Poor general sanitation.

Mariscos Playas Tijuana--2000 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 7/28 to 7/29. Vermin infestation.

Manor Seafood Restaurant--8766 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead. Closed 7/21 to 7/30. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water, unsanitary equipment.

Ming Palace--1461 S. La Cienega Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/9; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Mrs. King’s Chinese Cuisine--15333 Sherman Way No. I, J, Van Nuys. Closed 7/22 to 7/26. Vermin infestation, gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

Myung Chen Restaurant--3901 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/30; reopened same day. No public health permit.

My Vi BBQ Restaurant--15709 Crenshaw Blvd. No. A, Gardena. Closed 7/15 to 7/16. Vermin infestation.

Paris Express Cafe--15333 Sherman Way No. B, Van Nuys. Closed 7/21 to 7/22. Vermin infestation.

Penguin’s Frozen Yogurt--16902 Devonshire St., Granada Hills. Closed 7/21 to 7/22. Vermin infestation.

Personalized Cuisine--1300 N. McCollum St., Venice. Closed 7/28 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Pesto Bar and Grill--12415 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. Closed 7/16 to 7/19. Gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

Peter’s Donuts--15333 Sherman Way No. D, Van Nuys. Closed 7/23 to 7/26. Vermin infestation, gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

Pipiripan--412 S. San Fernando Road, Burbank. Closed 7/26 and remains closed.* Sewage system failure.

PJ Cafe--2020 Avenue of the Stars, L.A. Closed 7/28 to 7/30. Unsafe food temperatures, gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

Primo Burger No. 4--10406 Long Beach Blvd., Lynwood. Closed 7/12 to 7/13. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Pusan Restaurant--232 S. Western Ave., L.A. Closed 7/14 to 7/15. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Queen Video & Billiards--14550 Vanowen Ave., Van Nuys. Closed 7/28 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.

Spartan Burgers--10722 E. Beverly Blvd., Whittier. Closed 7/9 to 7/12. Poor general sanitation.

Super Chinese Fast Food--1600-80 W. Slauson Ave., L.A. Closed 7/20; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Susie Wong--409 N. Robertson Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/21 to 7/26. Unprotected food, unsanitary equipment.

Szechwan Restaurant--649 W. Garvey Ave., Monterey Park. Closed 7/8 to 7/9. Sewage system failure.

Tacos Tacos--8948 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. Closed 7/29 to 7/30. Vermin infestation.

Taco Talk--8984 Cadillac Ave., L.A. Closed 7/13 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Thai Gardens Restaurant--22410 Norwalk Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens. Closed 7/21 to 7/26. Poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Thrifty Gas Food Mart--2555 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 7/28 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no potable water supply or no hot water, no public health permit.

Tom’s Super Burgers--5852 West Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/22 to 7/23. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Wilson Fish Restaurant--4040 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/26 to 7/28. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation.

Wings--1 Washington Blvd. No. A, Venice. Closed 7/28 to 7/30. No toilet facilities.

Yee’s Kitchen--136 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood. Closed 7/27 to 7/30. Unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation.

Ypupuseria Coatepecano--2719 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate. Closed 7/27 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, contaminated food, poor general sanitation.

Restaurants reopened in July, after being closed in June: El Gaucho--425 W. 8th St., L.A. Closed 6/30 to 7/1. Vermin infestation.

Food 4 U--518 N. Montebello Blvd., Montebello. Closed 6/30 to 7/2. No public health permit, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, improper dishwashing method, poor general sanitation.

Foodland Restaurant--739 S. Union Ave., L.A. Closed on 6/30 to 7/1. Vermin infestation.

Pussycat Theatre--21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. Closed 6/30 to 7/29. No potable water supply or no hot water.

*Remained closed as of Aug. 1.