March Restaurant Closures

The county Department of Health Services has the power to shut down food facilities for as short or as long a period of time as necessary for the owners to correct conditions that pose a danger to the public health. Here are restaurants closed during March.

Ann’s Chinese Restaurant--13013 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 3/15 to 3/24. Vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Arby’s Liquor Store--5501 S. Central Ave., L.A. Closed 3/29 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Bale Chinatown--2614 Pasadena Ave., L.A. Closed 3/14 to 3/18. Vermin infestation, no hand-washing facilities, unsanitary equipment, improper dishwashing method.

Bangkok Siam Cafe--29 S. Garfield Ave., Alhambra. Closed 3/1 to 3/2. Unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Belly Deli--202 E. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 3/16; reopened same day. No public health permit.

Beverly Springs Medical Center--308 N. Oxford Ave., L.A. Closed 3/3 to 3/4. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Booyah Burgers--147 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 3/10 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water, no public health permit.

Cafe Michelle--1123 N. Vine St., L.A. Closed 3/9 to 3/10. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Cavalier Restaurant--5912 Manchester Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/14 to 3/15. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Club Las Vegas--4159 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/10 to 3/11. No public health permit.

El Doral--2556 Zoe Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 3/8 to 3/10. Vermin infestation, no public health permit, poor general sanitation.

El Latigo--1436 E. 7th St., Long Beach. Closed 3/18 to 3/21. No hot water.

El Nuevo Mundo Restaurant--1801 West 7th St., L.A. Closed 3/28 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

El Richon Arequipeno--14605 S. Prairie Ave., Lawndale. Closed 3/9 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, unsafe food temperatures, no public health permit, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

El Tejano--13230 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima. Closed 3/3 to 3/4. No potable water supply or no hot water, no public health permit, vermin infestation.

El Toreo--38631 Sierra Hwy., Palmdale. Closed 3/8 to 3/9. Vermin infestation.

Eva’s Lechon--4252 West 8th St., L.A. Closed 3/8 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Food City--141 West 11th St., L.A. Closed 3/29 and remains closed.* Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Food Systems--5151 Alcoa Ave., Vernon. Closed 3/28 to 3/29. Sewage system failure.

Good Luck Chinese Fast Food--258 E. Adams Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/3 to 3/8. Vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures.

Hugo’s Tacos--747 S. Atlantic Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/2 to 3/4. No public health permit, unsanitary equipment.

Hunduras Restaurant--2409 E. Slauson Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 3/3 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

India Sweets and Spices--18191 S. Pioneer Blvd., Artesia. Closed 3/29 to 3/30. No public health permit, poor general sanitation, sewage system failure, unsanitary equipment.

John’s Drive-In--6625 Santa Fe Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 3/14 to 3/15. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Joselito’s Mexican Restaurant--2011 W. Avenue K, Lancaster. Closed 3/29 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Knotty Pine Bar--15018 S. Avalon Blvd., Gardena. Closed 3/21 to 3/22. No toilet facilities, no hand-washing facilities.

Kuratonor--4212 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/18 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

La Jaiva Brava--13178 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima. Closed 3/3 to 3/7. No potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation.

La Zona Rosa Nightclub--8855 Rosecrans Ave., Downey. Closed 3/8 to 3/9. Vermin infestation, contaminated food, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

La Zona Rosa Restaurant--8855 Rosecrans Ave., Downey. Closed 3/8 to 3/9. Vermin infestation, contaminated food, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Leo’s Market--1367 Yosemite Drive, L.A. Closed 3/22 to 3/23. No public health permit.

Lucky One--38604 1/4 N. Sierra Hwy., Palmdale. Closed 3/9 to 3/10. Vermin infestation.

Maghal India--15318 Hawthorne Blvd., Lawndale. Closed 3/16; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Marathon Restaurant--1043 S. Fairfax Ave., L.A. Closed 3/17 to 3/18. Improper storage or use of hazardous substances, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Mariscos--4550 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/22 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

May’s Coffee Shop--6516 Van Nuys Blvd., No. 26, Van Nuys. Closed 3/31 and remains closed.* No public health permit, vermin infestation.

Mike’s Pizza--6403 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys. Closed 3/23 and remains closed.* No public health permit, vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Munes Mexican Restaurant--3737 S. Western Ave., L.A. Closed 3/9 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.

Nuzzio’s 700 Restaurant--8060 Florence Ave., Downey. Closed 3/30 to 4/1. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Ok Lunch--1244 E. 7th St., L.A. Closed 3/9 to 3/11. No public health permit, poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Panda Cave--1767 Westwood Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/2 to 3/9. Vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures, contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Paul’s Place--13500 Firestone Blvd., Santa Fe Springs. Closed 3/2 to 3/4. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Pizza Hut Delivery--3255 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate. Closed 3/29 to 3/30. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Regent Seafood Restaurant--747 N. Main St., L.A. Closed 3/8 to 3/9. Contaminated food, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation.

Rudolfo’s Restaurant--2500 Riverside Dr., L.A. Closed 3/28 to 3/29. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, no potable water supply or no hot water, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Sally’s Kitchen--655 West 7th St., San Pedro. Closed 3/7 to 3/9. No potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation.

Santana Restaurant--7401 S. Alameda St., L.A. Closed 3/11 to 3/14. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, contaminated food.

Super Burrito--11237 Whittier Blvd., Whittier. Closed 3/11 to 3/18. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Suvanee Siam Cafe--713 E. Garvey Ave., Monterey Park. Closed 3/7 to 3/8. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Tampico Tilly’s--1025 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 3/16 to 3/17. Vermin infestation.

Temptation--739 1/2 S. Western Ave., L.A. Closed 3/10 to 3/11. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Town Restaurant--215 East 7th St., L.A. Closed 3/30 and remains closed.* Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, contaminated food, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Vallarta Mariscos--1938 E. Florence Ave., L.A. Closed 3/10 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation, contaminated food, unprotected food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Wildflour Pizza--2807 Main St., Santa Monica. Closed 3/1 to 3/3. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Wilshire Gardens--3757 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/8 to 3/15. Vermin infestation.

Zacatecas Bar--1912 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach. Closed 3/18; reopened same day. No hot water, improper dishwashing method.

Zamora’s Donuts--3219 Firestone Blvd., South Gate. Closed 3/3 to 3/4. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Restaurants reopened in March after being closed in January: Giuliano’s--9631 Reseda Blvd., Northridge. Closed 1/19 to 3/8. No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.

Tacos El Torito No. 2--7324 S. San Pedro St., L.A. Closed 1/12 to 3/22. Sewage system failure, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Yum Yum Donuts--10426 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier. Closed 1/11 to 3/8. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, contaminated food.

*Remained closed as of April 1.