November 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 is a list of the restaurants closed during November.

Adams Chinese Restaurant--263 E. Adams Blvd., L.A. Closed 11/29 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Altena’s Cafe--1508 E. 1st St., L.A. Closed 11/10 to 11/17. No public health permit, no hand-washing facilities, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Amapola Mexican Deli--6000 Atlantic Blvd., Maywood. Closed 11/29 to 11/30. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Bangkok House--9414 E. Slauson Ave., Pico Rivera. Closed 11/17 to 11/18. Unsanitary equipment, no public health permit.

Chapinlinda Restaurant--2418 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 11/21 to 11/23. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unprotected food.

China King--148 W. Carson St., Carson. Closed 11/16 to 11/17. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

China Wok Express--8830 S. Painter Ave., Whittier. Closed 11/21 to 11/22. Unsanitary equipment, unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation.

Coral Reef Chinese Restaurant--3200 Glendale Ave., L.A. Closed 11/17 to 11/21. Vermin infestation, gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

Cuisine Berezka--1554-56 N. Cahuenga Blvd., L.A. Closed 11/17 to 11/22. Unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation.

Daddy’s BBQ & Burritos--12100 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. Closed 11/22 to 11/23. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, contaminated food.

Dow Shaw Noodle House--432 E. Valley Blvd., San Gabriel. Closed 11/3 to 11/7. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

El Chino Restaurant & Taqueria--2119 W. 8th St., Suite D, L.A. Closed 11/7; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

El Gallito--3425 E. 1st St., L.A. Closed 11/29 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Hong Kong Combo--6118 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 11/22 to 11/23. Sewage system failure.

Jim’s Burgers--1901 E. 1st St., L.A. Closed 11/8 to 11/9. Contaminated food, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation, improper dishwashing method.

Kentucky Fried Chicken--922 Gayley Ave., L.A. Closed 11/17 to 11/18. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Letty’s Restaurant--7903 Alix Ave., Walnut Park. Closed 11/21 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Lighthouse Community Outreach--2006 E. 103rd St., L.A. Closed 11/3 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Little Caesar’s Pizza--5818 Atlantic Ave., Maywood. Closed 11/23 to 11/25. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Los Feliz Theater--1822 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 11/15 to 11/21. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Los Gorditas--4649 W. Century Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 11/30 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Mandarin Cafe--2901 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 11/10 to 11/14. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Mariscos Que Pasa--10925 1/2 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 11/7 to 11/28. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

MosCoffee & Music Cafe--932 E. Colorado Blvd., Glendale. Closed 11/14; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Panda Palace--360 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Closed 11/2 to 11/3. Poor general sanitation.

Perla Del Mar--1125 1st St., San Fernando. Closed 11/30 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Rick’s Fish & Seafood Market--4750 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. Closed 11/15 to 11/17. Poor general sanitation.

Roosevelt Golf Course Restaurant--2650 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 11/8 to 11/9. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Seaworld Seafood Restaurant--8118 E. Garvey Ave., Rosemead. Closed 11/2 to 11/4. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Tacos Durango--7515 S. Avalon Blvd., L.A. Closed 11/16 to 11/17. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Thai Culina--5907 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 11/2 to 11/3. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Waz Wah Cuisine of India--1140 Glendale Galleria, Glendale. Closed 11/1 and remains closed.* Unsanitary equipment, dirty walls and ceilings.

Restaurants reopened in November after being closed in previous months: Alma’s Cafe--3839 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/27 to 11/3. Poor general sanitation, no public health permit, unsanitary equipment.

Bale Chinatown--2614 Pasadena Ave., L.A. Closed 9/21 to 11/28. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsafe food temperatures.

Pollo Lucas--14800 Paramount Blvd., Paramount. Closed 9/24 to 11/21. No public health permit.

Restaurants out of business after being closed in October or November: Kapihan Donuts & Fast Foods--1555 E. Amar Road, West Covina. Closed 10/12. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, sewage system failure.

Restaurant El Taco Pan Pan--900 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 11/14. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

*Remained closed as of Dec. 1.