February 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 February.

ABC Chinese Cuisine--15333 Sherman Way, Suites I and J, Van Nuys. Closed 2/24 to 2/27. Vermin infestation, no hand-washing facilities, sewage system failure.

Acapulco Restaurant--7038 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/16; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Adriana’s Mexican Deli--7015 Somerset Blvd., Paramount. Closed 2/14 to 2/15. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Almondine--139 1/2 N. Larchmont Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/16 to 2/17. Sewage system failure.

Andy’s Burger--1130 E. Vernon Ave., L.A. Closed 2/8 to 2/28. No public health permit, unprotected food.

Apache Restaurant--4244 E. Cesar Chavez Ave., L.A. Closed 2/15 to 2/21. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation.

Bamboo Inn--2005 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 2/21 to 2/22. Unsafe food temperatures, sewage system failure.

Big Bowl--1916 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 2/23 to 2/28. Poor general sanitation.

Bookstore Coffee House--8809 E. Whittier Blvd., Pico Rivera. Closed 2/23 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.

Bridge Theatre--330 W. Las Tunas Dr., San Gabriel. Closed 2/21 to 3/7. Vermin infestation.

Burger Pound--2853 E. Gage Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 2/3 to 2/13. Vermin infestation, improper dishwashing method, poor general sanitation.

Chick-N-Treat--464 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 2/15 to 2/17. No potable water supply or no hot water, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation.

Chico’s Restaurant--100 N. Avenue 50, L.A. Closed 2/24 to 2/27. Poor general sanitation, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Chi Dynasty--2112 Hillhurst Ave., L.A. Closed 2/9 to 2/10. Contaminated food, gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

Chinatown Express--2137 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 2/14 to 2/15. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation.

Chung King Cafe--4578 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/15 to 2/16. Unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation.

Darr Liquor--210 E. Duarte Road, Arcadia. Closed 2/15 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Edo Japan--24201 Valencia Blvd. No. 111, Saugus. Closed 2/28; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

El Gallo Giro--260 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 2/28 to 3/1. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, contaminated food.

El Mexicano Restaurant--2916 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 2/24 to 3/17. No potable water supply or no hot water.

El Super Gusto Restaurant--9936 E. Garvey Ave., El Monte. Closed 2/15 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

El Sombrero No. 2--1825 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 2/22 to 2/24. No potable water supply or no hot water, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Empire Food Express--1815 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 2/22 to 2/23. No potable water supply or no hot water, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Fajita Plus--188 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 2/1; reopened same day. No public health permit.

Fat Buster--9701 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. Closed 2/10 to 2/13. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Golden China Restaurant--509 S. Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 2/15 to 2/22. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Guelaguetza--3337 1/2 8th St., L.A. Closed 2/1 to 2/2. Contaminated food, poor general sanitation, unsafe food temperatures.

Happy Palace Chinese Food--1832 N. Puente Ave., Baldwin Park. Closed 2/2 to 2/6. Contaminated food, improper storage or use of hazardous substances, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unprotected food, unsanitary equipment.

Kentucky Fried Chicken--1327 San Fernando Road, San Fernando. Closed 2/1 to 2/2. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

La Escondida Restaurant--153317 S. San Pedro St., Gardena. Closed 2/13 to 2/15. Vermin infestation, no toilet facilities, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

La Guanaquita--2901 Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/8 to 2/18. No public health permit, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Little Caesar’s Pizza--6483 N. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 2/21 to 2/22. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Los Cinco Hermanos--920 S. Lorena St., L.A. Closed 2/10 to 2/17. No public health permit, improper dishwashing method, unsanitary equipment.

Lucy’s Drive-In--10407 Atlantic Ave., South Gate. Closed 2/7 to 2/9. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation.

Manuel’s Bakery--725 S. Spring St., L.A. Closed 2/15 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Metro Deli--624 S. Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 2/6 to 2/8. Sewage system failure.

Mt. Zion Yogurt Store--3333 S. Hoover St., L.A. Closed 2/14 to 2/16. No potable water supply or no hot water, poor general sanitation.

Norm’s Cafe--2500 E. Slauson Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 2/28 to 3/2. Unsafe food temperatures, unprotected food, sewage system failure, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Original Gino’s Pizza--312 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 2/22; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Pancake Heaven--665 N. Maclay Ave., Northridge. Closed 2/10 to 2/14. Vermin infestation.

Pizza King--2624 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 2/2 to 2/3. Vermin infestation.

Seafood King--937 Mei Ling Way, L.A. Closed 2/22 to 2/24. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, improper dishwashing method.

Siamese Princess--8048 W. 3rd St., L.A. Closed 2/16 to 2/17. No public health permit, unprotected food.

Silver Platter--2700 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 2/15 to 2/16. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Tacos Mexico--1300 E. Holt Ave., Pomona. Closed 2/24; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

T Bowl Cafe--5621 N. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 2/13 to 2/16. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation.

Tom’s Super Burger--5952 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/10 to 2/13. Vermin infestation.

Westwood Thai Cafe--1375 Westwood Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/3 to 2/5. Contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Restaurants reopened in February after being closed in previous months: Letty’s Restaurant--7903 Alix Ave., L.A. Closed 11/21 to 2/1. Poor general sanitation.

Adams Chinese Restaurant--263 E. Adams Blvd., L.A. Closed 11/29 to 2/27. No public health permit.

Ciao Amore--11829 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/27 to 2/1. No plans submitted.

Restaurants out of business after being closed in February: Mercedes Castellanos Restaurant--624 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 2/8. No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Chinese Restaurant Express--11339 E. Washington Blvd., Whittier. Closed 2/15. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Rebecca’s Bakery--109 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. Closed 2/15. No plans submitted, no public health permit.

*Remained closed as of April 10.