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June Restaurant Closures

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The 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 during June.

* ABC Chinese Fast Food--754 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 6/23 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, improper dishwashing method, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

For the record:

12:00 a.m. July 23, 1997 For the Record
Los Angeles Times Wednesday July 23, 1997 Home Edition Metro Part B Page 3 Metro Desk 2 inches; 49 words Type of Material: Correction
Restaurant closures--Because of an error in a Los Angeles County Health Department report, the Elat Market was incorrectly listed in Tuesday’s Times among June restaurant closures. The market was not closed. Another business, Elat Burger at 9340 Pico Blvd., was closed from June 30 to July 2 for having no public health permit and no plans submitted.

* Ana’s Beer & Tacos--14007 Inglewood Ave., Hawthorne. Closed 6/5 to 6/11. Vermin infestation.

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* Bar-One--9229 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. Closed 6/4 to 6/5. Unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation, sewage system failure.

* Bar Tres Lobos--8745 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City. Closed 6/27 to 6/30. No public health permit.

* Burgers West--300 E. Colorado Blvd., No. 242, Pasadena. Closed 6/24 to 6/25. Clogged plumbing.

* Canopy of the Sky Cafe--9351 Reseda Blvd., Northridge. Closed 6/20 to 6/23. Vermin infestation.

* Casa Azteca--809 S. Workman St., San Fernando. Closed 6/27 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

* Catch 21--24201 Valencia Blvd., No. 112, Valencia. Closed 6/3 to 6/4. Vermin infestation.

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* Chao Krung--111 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A. Closed 6/9 to 6/10. Unprotected food, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* China Express--1548 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/4 to 6/6. Vermin infestation.

* Chinatown Express No. 6--2137 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 6/23 to 6/24. Unprotected food, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

* Chinatown Express No. 21--1000 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 6/23 to 6/24. Unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation.

* C.L.C. Snacks--3130 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/18 to 6/19. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Conchagua Restaurant--2021 W. 3rd St., L.A. Closed 6/16 to 6/18. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, unsafe food temperatures, unprotected food.

* Corina’s Restaurant--2927 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/17 to 6/18. No potable water supply or no hot water.

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* Donut Hut--1402 E. Alondra Blvd., Compton. Closed 6/3 to 6/6. Unprotected food, vermin infestation.

* Down Home Fast Food--5423 S. Denker Ave., L.A. Closed 6/11 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

* Drawing Room--1800 N. Hillhurst Ave., L.A. Closed 6/23; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Duende’s--13316 Vanowen St., Van Nuys. Closed 6/28 to 6/30. Vermin infestation.

* East Wind Cafe--2928 Washington Blvd., Venice. Closed 6/24 to 6/26. Sewage system failure.

* El Chino Restaurant & Taqueria--2119 W. 8th St., Suite D, L.A. Closed 6/16 to 6/18. Vermin infestation, contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Elat Market--9340 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/30 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.

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* El Mero Mero--13743 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima. Closed 6/9 to 6/10. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

* El Palenque--1113 San Fernando Road, San Fernando. Closed 6/27 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

* El Pollo Sabroson--7922 E. Rosecrans Ave., Suite O, Paramount. Closed 6/11 to 6/12. Sewage system failure.

* El Pulpo Loco--1307 S. Union Ave., L.A. Closed 6/12 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water, no public health permit.

* El Taco Riendo--3850 N. Baldwin Ave., El Monte. Closed 6/5 to 6/6. Sewage system failure, no potable water supply or no hot water.

* Estrella Meat Market--8007 E. Somerset Blvd., Paramount. Closed 6/19 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.

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* Falafel Corner--1000 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Closed 6/12 to 6/16. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Four Foods Express--620 Silver Lake Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/17 to 6/18. Vermin infestation, no toilet facilities, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Fu Shing Chinese Restaurant--4152 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 6/26 to 6/27. Vermin infestation.

* Garibaldi Night Club--8940 Woodman Ave., Arleta. Closed 6/27 to 6/30. No public health permit, vermin infestation.

* Gigi’s Bakery--2200 W. Temple St., L.A. Closed 6/3; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Golden Lotus--1123 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia. Closed 6/2 to 6/4. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation.

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* Happy Palace--21230 Devonshire St., Chatsworth. Closed 6/3 to 6/4. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Herald’s Club--24371 San Fernando Road, Newhall. Closed 6/12 to 6/13. Sewage system failure.

* House of Thai Taste--7825 Beverly Blvd., No. 2, L.A. Closed 6/6 to 6/9. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Huarache Magico--107 E. Anaheim St., Wilmington. Closed 6/30 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

* India Sweets & Spices--533 E. Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale. Closed 6/3 to 6/5. Vermin infestation.

* Jamaican Grill & Cafe--6284 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/12 to 6/13. No potable water supply or no hot water.

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* John’s Drive-In--6625 Santa Fe Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 6/30 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

* Juice n’ Java--1271 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Closed 6/24 to 6/25. Cockroach infestation.

* Kay Kay Chinese Food--1722 S. Western Ave., L.A. Closed 6/10 to 6/11. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

* Kentucky Fried Chicken--8527 Foothill Blvd., Sunland. Closed 6/24 to 6/25. Sewage system failure, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Las Delicias del Costeno--1118 Pico St., San Fernando. Closed 6/30 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

* La Tia Judy--6321 1/2 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys. Closed 6/25 to 6/30. No public health permit, no potable water supply or no hot water.

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* Latino Americano Restaurant--5027 Melrose Ave., L.A. Closed 6/13; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Los Chonos Restaurant No. 2--5119 W. El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne. Closed 6/26 to 6/27. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water, sewage system failure.

* Los Pinos Bar--1532 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/12; reopened same day. Sewage system failure, no potable water supply or no hot water.

* Lupita’s Bar--1642 W. Temple St., L.A. Closed 6/10 to 6/12. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Mandarin Shanghai Restaurant--558 W. Las Tunas Dr., Arcadia. Closed 6/25 to 6/27. Unsanitary equipment, unsafe food temperatures, unprotected food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, no potable water supply or no hot water.

* M & M Juice--137 W. Arbor Vitae St., Inglewood. Closed 6/10 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.

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* Maxi’s Restaurant--6531 Rita Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 6/12 to 6/19. Vermin infestation.

* Mi Familia Buffet--10955 E. Valley Mall, El Monte. Closed 6/10 to 6/19. Unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation.

* Mike’s Hideout--2667 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/25 to 6/27. Vermin infestation.

* Mitsuba--119 W. Main St., Alhambra. Closed 6/9 to 6/11. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Odyssey Restaurant--15600 Odyssey Dr., Granada Hills. Closed 6/30 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

* Omega Club--3470 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/25 to 6/26. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Pablo’s Kitchen--3502 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lynwood. Closed 6/26 to 6/30. Vermin infestation, contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

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* Perla del Mar No. 2--1125 1st St., San Fernando. Closed 6/27 and remains closed.* Sewage system failure, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation.

* Pho Linh Vietnamese Restaurant--301 N. Garfield Ave., Suite D, Monterey Park. Closed 6/30 and remains closed.* Unsafe food temperatures, unprotected food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

* Puerto Nuevo Restaurant No. 2--12777 San Fernando Road, Sylmar. Closed 6/25 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Quality Cafe--1238 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 6/16 to 6/23. Vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Restaurant Tres de Oros--1019 N. Maclay Ave., San Fernando. Closed 6/4 to 6/5. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water, unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Sal’s Market--2524 Pacific Ave., Venice. Closed 6/13 to 6/16. No public health permit.

* Same Place Bar--1402 E. Huntington Dr., Duarte. Closed 6/4 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.

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* Santorini Greek Restaurant--2529 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance. Closed 6/23 to 6/24. Unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation.

* Savash--3474 W. 8th St., L.A. Closed 6/24 to 6/25. Sewage system failure.

* 7 Venado--2007 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 6/14 to 6/24. Unsanitary equipment, no plans submitted.

* Sunrise Sushi Bar--5100 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/2; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Sun’s Burger--847 S. Santee St., L.A. Closed 6/19 to 6/23. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Surf Squeeze--441 N. Azusa Ave., West Covina. Closed 6/11 to 6/12. Improper dishwashing method, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, no potable water supply or no hot water.

* Taco Adrado--8747 Sepulveda Blvd., Sepulveda. Closed 6/18 to 6/20. No public health permit, unsafe food temperatures.

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* Taco Pete--2831 W. Slauson Ave., L.A. Closed 6/3 to 6/4. Vermin infestation.

* Taco Salsa--5167 Venice Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/11 to 6/13. Vermin infestation, unprotected food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, improper dishwashing method, unsafe food temperatures.

* Tacos la Nena--4427 S. Avalon Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/5 to 6/6. Vermin infestation, sewage system failure.

* Taco Tapatio--2068 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. Closed 6/13; reopened same day. Unsafe food temperatures.

* Teriyaki House--3560 W. 1st St., L.A. Closed 6/16 to 6/23. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Thai American Express Cafe II--2903 Rowena Ave. L.A. Closed 6/23; reopened same day. No public health permit.

* Tomy’s Burger No. 21--6445 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/9; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

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* Toto’s Lechon Manok--1545 E. Amar Road, West Covina. Closed 6/4 to 6/6. Vermin infestation, sewage system failure, unsafe food temperatures.

* Tub Tim Siam--1806 1/2 N. Hillhurst Ave., L.A. Closed 6/23; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Wok Inn & Hot Pot--137 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Closed 6/12 to 6/13. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Zamora Brothers Restaurant--3322 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/4 to 6/9. Vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures.

Restaurants reopened in June after being closed in May:

* Cafe Girasole--150 N. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills. Closed 5/3 to 6/4. No public health permit, no plans submitted.

* O.B. Bear Restaurant--3002 1/2 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 5/29 to 6/2. Unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation.

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* Restaurante D.F. Mexico--2000 S. Santa Fe Ave., L.A. Closed 5/19 to 6/3. Unsanitary equipment, contaminated food, vermin infestation.

* Sandy Ling’s Cuisine--704 N. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 5/20 to 6/3. Vermin infestation, improper dishwashing method, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

*Remained closed as of July 1.

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