August Restaurant Closures

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 August.

* Alfredo’s Riviera Beach Club--367 Paseo de la Playa, Redondo Beach. Closed 8/18 to 8/20. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* American Bar & Grill--4200 W. Century Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 8/12 to 8/28. Vermin infestation.

* Anarkali--7013 Melrose Ave., L.A. Closed 8/19 to 8/20. Vermin infestation, contaminated food, unsafe food temperatures.

* Augostino’s--425 Washington Blvd., Venice. Closed 8/5 to 8/6. No public health permit.

* Beverly Club--424 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. Closed 8/2 to 8/8. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Birrieria Chalio--11300 E. Washington Blvd., Santa Fe Springs. Closed 8/18 to 8/20. No potable water supply or no hot water, sewage system failure.

* Cherokee Market & Deli--6655 Hollywood Blvd., No. 10, L.A. Closed 8/26; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* China Express Chinese Food--5652 E. Whittier Blvd., Commerce. Closed 8/13 to 8/15. Unsafe food temperatures, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

* Co Do Restaurant--30 N. Garfield Ave., Alhambra. Closed 8/5 to 8/8. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

* Costa Verde--5509 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/20 and remains closed.* No public health permit, vermin infestation.

* Domino’s Pizza No. 7857--1018 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello. Closed 8/13; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Ed Debevic’s--134 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills. Closed 8/6; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* El Bandido Restaurant--1238 E. Florence Ave., L.A. Closed 8/14 to 8/15. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* El Guanaco--2015 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 8/20 to 8/25. Unsafe food temperatures, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* El Jalisco No. 2--13516 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima. Closed 8/1 to 8/7. Vermin infestation, no public health permit.

* Flor Blanca No. 3--1705 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/13 to 8/19. Vermin infestation.

* Flo’s Coffee Shop--4597 N. Peck Road, El Monte. Closed 8/8 to 8/11. No public health permit, vermin infestation, sewage system failure.

* Ganda--5269 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/6 to 8/7. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Happy Donut--1242 E. Florence Ave., L.A. Closed 8/14 to 8/15. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Ida’s Coffee Shop--7440 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. Closed 8/12 to 8/21. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsafe food temperatures, contaminated food.

* Izakaya Zen-Mai--23737 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. Closed 8/26 to 8/28. Unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation.

* Joe Taco Fiesta No. 1--3119 W. Imperial Highway, Inglewood. Closed 8/26 to 8/28. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Josefina’s Restaurant--1151 W. Venice Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/27 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

* La Boca del Rio--11541 Sherman Way, North Hollywood. Closed 8/20 to 8/21. No public health permit, contaminated food, no potable water supply or no hot water.

* La Casita--3912 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate. Closed 8/6 to 8/8. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, contaminated food, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

* La Pizza Loca--610 S. Rampart Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/6 to 8/7. Unsafe food temperatures, improper dishwashing method.

* Las Delicias Bar--15852 E. Imperial Highway, La Mirada. Closed 8/12 to 8/13. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Mariscos El Nayarita--7908 Eastern Ave., Bell Gardens. Closed 8/26 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

* Milton Caribbean Restaurant--2415 W. Slauson Ave., L.A. Closed 8/20 to 8/21. Unsafe food temperatures.

* Mi Querido Pulgarcito--727 S. Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 8/5 to 8/6. Vermin infestation, sewage system failure,.

* Mix Burgers--11613 S. Inglewood Ave., Hawthorne. Closed 8/20 to 8/22. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* National Cafe--8572 National Blvd., Culver City. Closed 8/21 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

* 99 Cent Gourmet--1301 Ocean Front Walk, No. 3, Venice. Closed 8/5 to 8/6. No public health permit.

* Ocean Park Cafe--3117 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 8/14 to 8/22. Vermin infestation.

* Osaka Sushi--3500 W. 8th St., L.A. Closed 8/22 to 8/24. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Piacere II--1948 Hillhurst Ave., L.A. Closed 8/6 to 8/7. No public health permit.

* Playas Las Tunas--1107 S. Alvarado St., No. 112, L.A. Closed 8/4 to 8/21. No public health permit, no plans submitted.

* Primo Burger--6325 S. Western Ave., L.A. Closed 8/13 to 8/14. Unsafe food temperatures.

* Rice Plus--2432 W. Temple St., L.A. Closed 8/7 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

* Round Table Pizza--22735 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. Closed 8/4 to 8/5. Vermin infestation.

* Show Boat--3242 W. Cahuenga Blvd., West Hollywood. Closed 8/27 to 8/28. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsafe food temperatures.

* Sizzling Thai Kitchen--8330 Stewart and Gray Road, Downey. Closed 8/26 to 8/28. Sewage system failure.

* Song Hak BBQ Buffet--15844 E. Gale Ave., Hacienda Heights. Closed 8/27 to 8/29. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Swedish Table--3179 Los Feliz Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/5 to 8/6. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Taco Fino--1301 Ocean Front Walk, No. 7, Venice. Closed 8/5 to 8/7. No public health permit.

* Taco Town--541 S. Azusa Way, La Puente. Closed 8/27 to 8/29. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation.

* Tacos Alicia--7410 1/2 S. Avalon Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/14 to 8/26. No public health permit, unsafe food temperatures.

* Tacos Mexico--7922 E. Rosecrans Ave., No. 2, Paramount. Closed 8/11 to 8/12. No toilet facilities, no potable water supply or no hot water.

* Taqueria Ortiz--1911 E. Gage Ave., L.A. Closed 8/5 to 8/8. Unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Thai Heaven--2 S. Garfield Ave., No. 16, Alhambra. Closed 8/27 to 8/28. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Tripolis Tam Da Restaurant--15170 S. Prairie Ave., Lawndale. Closed 8/20 to 8/22. Vermin infestation.

* Tummy Stuffer--14606 S. Carmenita Road, Norwalk. Closed 8/14; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

* Warriors--5203 1/2 Fountain Ave., L.A. Closed 8/21 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.

* Wilshire Royal Hotel--2627 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 8/13 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.

* Zorba’s Burgers & Tacos--510 W. Compton Blvd., Compton. Closed 8/20 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures.

Restaurants reopened in August after being closed in July:

* Deli Roma--3901 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance. Closed 7/16 to 8/29. No plans submitted, contaminated food.

* Dreams Club--811 N. Cristobal Ave., Wilmington. Closed 7/29 to 8/25. No public health permit.

* Los Compadres--7618 E. Rosecrans Ave., Paramount. Closed 7/24 to 8/20. Vermin infestation.

* Phoenix Express Restaurant--5701 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 7/31 to 8/4. Vermin infestation.

*Remained closed as of Sept. 1.