August Restaurant Closures*
THE VIOLATIONS
A Immediate danger to public health or safety
For the record:
12:00 a.m. Oct. 15, 1999 For the Record
Los Angeles Times Friday October 15, 1999 Home Edition Metro Part B Page 3 Metro Desk 2 inches; 46 words Type of Material: Correction
Restaurant closures--El Conquistador restaurant at 3701 W. Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles was incorrectly listed as being closed for more than three weeks in the August Restaurant Closures chart published in the Sept. 23 Times. The restaurant, which was closed by county environmental health officials Aug. 9, reopened Aug. 11.
B Contaminated food
C Improper food preparation
D Unsafe food temperatures
E Unprotected food
F Improper food storage
G Improper employee hygiene
H No hand-washing facilities
I Improper dishwashing method
J Unsanitary equipment
K Gross contamination of utensils and/or equipment
L Use of non-approved equipment
M Vermin infestation
N Failure to prevent entrance and harboring of vermin
O No potable water supply or no hot water
P Sewage system failure
Q No toilet facilities
R Dirty walls and ceilings
S Damaged or dirty floors
T Improper storage or use of hazardous substances
U Improper garbage or rubbish disposal
V Unauthorized animal in food establishment
W Insufficient ventilation
X Lack of a fully enclosed structure
Y No public health permit
Z No plans submitted
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NAME: A & W BBQ Seafood
ADDRESS: 7213 Reseda Blvd, Reseda
CLOSED: 8/4
REOPENED: 8/6
CODES: D, K
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NAME: ABC Express Chinese Fast Food
ADDRESS: 2229 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena
CLOSED: 7/12
REOPENED: 8/2
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Antojitos
ADDRESS: 4930 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/11
REOPENED: 8/13
CODES: J, M, N
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NAME: Apulo Restaurant
ADDRESS: 6426 Santa Fe Ave, Huntington Park
CLOSED: 8/31
REOPENED: 9/2
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Baskin-Robbins
ADDRESS: 1227 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica
CLOSED: 8/18
REOPENED: 8/18
CODES: P
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NAME: Bell Gardens Restaurant
ADDRESS: 7208 Garfield Ave, Bell Gardens
CLOSED: 8/4
REOPENED: 8/6
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Beto’s Mexican Food
ADDRESS: 2102 N Long Beach Blvd #B, Compton
CLOSED: 8/4
REOPENED: 8/6
CODES: K, M, N
*
NAME: Boston Broasted Chicken
ADDRESS: 20700 S Avalon Blvd #509, Carson
CLOSED: 8/17
REOPENED: 8/19
CODES: M, N
*
NAME: Bumbastic Jamaican Restaurant
ADDRESS: 14214 S Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower
CLOSED: 8/5
REOPENED: 8/18
CODES: A***, K
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NAME: Carnitas Michoacan
ADDRESS: 11220 Laurel Canyon Blvd #10, Mission Hills
CLOSED: 8/3
REOPENED: 8/6
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Carnitas Patzcuaros
ADDRESS: 1108 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Wilmington
CLOSED: 8/20
REOPENED: 8/22
CODES: M, N, P
*
NAME: Casa Gonzalez
ADDRESS: 9037 E Somerset Blvd, Bellflower
CLOSED: 7/26
REOPENED: 8/25
CODES: **
*
NAME: Chick-Fil-A
ADDRESS: 123 Los Cerritos Ctr, Cerritos
CLOSED: 8/3
REOPENED: 8/4
CODES: P
*
NAME: China Cafe
ADDRESS: 11 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood
CLOSED: 8/27
REOPENED: 9/3
CODES: K, M, N
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NAME: China Den
ADDRESS: 22333 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu
CLOSED: 8/21
REOPENED: 8/21
CODES: O
*
NAME: China Gate Fast Food
ADDRESS: 9754 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima
CLOSED: 8/12
REOPENED: 8/16
CODES: M, N
*
NAME: Cho Mak Restaurant
ADDRESS: 15125 S Western Ave, Gardena
CLOSED: 8/30
REOPENED: 8/31
CODES: P
*
NAME: Chop Sticks Chinese Cuisine
ADDRESS: 600 E Live Oak Ave, Arcadia
CLOSED: 8/18
REOPENED: 8/20
CODES: M, N
*
NAME: Classic Burger Cafe #4
ADDRESS: 5569 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/26
REOPENED: 8/28
CODES: M, N
*
NAME: Club Shinjuku
ADDRESS: 3067 W 8th St, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/20
REOPENED: *
CODES: O
*
NAME: Coogie’s Beach Cafe
ADDRESS: 23755 W Malibu Rd #100, Malibu
CLOSED: 8/21
REOPENED: 8/21
CODES: O, Q
*
NAME: Country Kitchen
ADDRESS: 21239 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu
CLOSED: 8/21
REOPENED: 8/21
CODES: O
*
NAME: Dal Rae Restaurant
ADDRESS: 9023 E Washington Blvd, Pico Rivera
CLOSED: 8/25
REOPENED: 8/25
CODES: P
*
NAME: Danny’s Tacos
ADDRESS: 14551 Temple Ave #D, La Puente
CLOSED: 8/18
REOPENED: 8/19
CODES: D
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NAME: Davenport’s Cafe
ADDRESS: 3965 S Western Ave, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/25
REOPENED: 8/27
CODES: M, N
*
NAME: Denny’s Restaurant
ADDRESS: 6100 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/31
REOPENED: 9/1
CODES: P
*
NAME: Domino’s Pizza
ADDRESS: 22601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu
CLOSED: 8/21
REOPENED: 8/21
CODES: O, Q
*
NAME: Domino’s Pizza
ADDRESS: 2072 W Ave J, Lancaster
CLOSED: 8/31
REOPENED: 9/2
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Don Luis Mexican Food
ADDRESS: 11723 Saticoy St, North Hollywood
CLOSED: 8/26
REOPENED: 8/28
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Downey Donuts
ADDRESS: 8011 E Florence Ave, Downey
CLOSED: 8/2
REOPENED: 8/4
CODES: M, N
*
NAME: Dragon Garden Restaurant
ADDRESS: 6761 E Carson St, Lakewood
CLOSED: 8/3
REOPENED: 8/25
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Dragon Restaurant
ADDRESS: 6638 Atlantic Ave, Bell
CLOSED: 8/26
REOPENED: 8/28
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Dume Room
ADDRESS: 29169 Heathcliff Rd, Malibu
CLOSED: 8/21
REOPENED: 8/21
CODES: O
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NAME: Eagle Theater
ADDRESS: 4884 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 7/29
REOPENED: 8/4
CODES: D, M, N
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NAME: El Conquistador
ADDRESS: 3701 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/9
REOPENED: *
CODES: K, M, N
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NAME: El Muelle Restaurant & Piano
ADDRESS: 6211 Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens
CLOSED: 8/11
REOPENED: 8/14
CODES: M, N, Q, S
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NAME: El Pescador #2
ADDRESS: 2102 N Long Beach Blvd, Compton
CLOSED: 8/4
REOPENED: 8/6
CODES: K, M, N
*
NAME: Fannie Mae Restaurant
ADDRESS: 8300 S Western Ave, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/4
REOPENED: 8/5
CODES: P
*
NAME: Fatburger
ADDRESS: 7450 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood
CLOSED: 8/25
REOPENED: 8/26
CODES: O
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NAME: Food Court LLC
ADDRESS: 327 S Broadway, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/4
REOPENED: 9/3
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Fresh Connection
ADDRESS: 115 Los Cerritos Ctr, Cerritos
CLOSED: 8/3
REOPENED: 8/5
CODES: P
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NAME: Garden Of Nature
ADDRESS: 808 W 7th St, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/2
REOPENED: 8/4
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Gary’s Tacos
ADDRESS: 02171 W Venice Blvd, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/24 REOPENED: *
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Gelato Desserts
ADDRESS: 13737 Fiji Way #C4, Marina Del Rey
CLOSED: 8/19
REOPENED: 8/21
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Gina’s Bar & Grill
ADDRESS: 5280 E Washington Blvd, Commerce
CLOSED: 8/31
REOPENED: 9/2
CODES: B, M, N
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NAME: Hava Java
ADDRESS: 1133 Artesia Blvd #F, Manhattan Beach
CLOSED: 8/26
REOPENED: 8/28
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Hong Kong Chinese Food
ADDRESS: 18267 Soledad Canyon Rd, Canyon Country
CLOSED: 8/18
REOPENED: 8/26
CODES: P, Q
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NAME: Hong Kong Palace Seafood Rest.
ADDRESS: 19101 Colima Rd, Rowland Heights
CLOSED: 8/24
REOPENED: 8/27
CODES: B, D, K
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NAME: Hop Woo
ADDRESS: 855 N Broadway, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/13
REOPENED: 8/16
CODES: D, J
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NAME: Ice Cream Jose
ADDRESS: 2001 S Garvey, Pomona
CLOSED: 8/25
REOPENED: *
CODES: Y, Z
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NAME: Ichiban Tokyo
ADDRESS: 201 N Los Angeles St #106, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/3
REOPENED: 8/5
CODES: M, N
*
NAME: Irwindale Pool Snack Bar
ADDRESS: 5050 N Irwindale Ave, Irwindale
CLOSED: 8/23
REOPENED: 8/24
CODES: O
*
NAME: Jack In The Box
ADDRESS: 2601 E Slauson Ave, Huntington Park
CLOSED: 8/10
REOPENED: 8/10
CODES: O
*
NAME: Jackie’s Cafe
ADDRESS: 2030 E. 4th St., Long Beach
CLOSED: 8/2
REOPENED: 8/5
CODES: M
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NAME: JD’s Subs
ADDRESS: 1201 Redondo Ave., Long Beach
CLOSED: 8/11
REOPENED: 8/13
CODES: O,P
*
NAME: Jim’s Burgers #6
ADDRESS: 10159 Garvey Ave, El Monte
CLOSED: 8/26
REOPENED: 8/27
CODES: O
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NAME: Johnie’s New York Pizza
ADDRESS: 22333 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu
CLOSED: 8/21
REOPENED: 8/21
CODES: O
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NAME: Juanita’s Restaurant
ADDRESS: 4159 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/16
REOPENED: 8/19
CODES: K, M, N
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NAME: Juliet’s
ADDRESS: 14417 Roscoe Blvd #G, Panorama City
CLOSED: 8/23
REOPENED: 8/25
CODES: M, N
*
NAME: K-Mart Snack Bar
ADDRESS: 5850 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/17
REOPENED: 8/19
CODES: O
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NAME: Kentucky Fried Chicken
ADDRESS: 11540 E Alondra Blvd, Norwalk
CLOSED: 8/11
REOPENED: 8/12
CODES: O
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NAME: Kentucky Fried Chicken #183
ADDRESS: 545 E Sepulveda Blvd, Carson
CLOSED: 8/10
REOPENED: 8/13
CODES: K, M, N
*
NAME: King Fish #2
ADDRESS: 230 N La Brea Ave, Inglewood
CLOSED: 8/6
REOPENED: *
CODES: Y
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NAME: Kwon’s Restaurant
ADDRESS: 1625 W Holt Ave, Pomona
CLOSED: 8/10
REOPENED: 8/13
CODES: M, N
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NAME: La Flor De Manzanillo
ADDRESS: 2333 E 1st St, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/18
REOPENED: 8/18
CODES: O
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NAME: La Flor DE Manzanillo
ADDRESS: 2333 E 1st St, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/25
REOPENED: 8/27
CODES: O
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NAME: La Placita Restaurant
ADDRESS: 1515 E Holt Ave, Pomona
CLOSED: 8/5
REOPENED: *
CODES: M, N, O, P
*
NAME: La Posada Restaurant
ADDRESS: 8029 S Norwalk Blvd, Santa Fe Springs
CLOSED: 8/13
REOPENED: 8/17
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Las Carritas
ADDRESS: 309 E 8th St #505, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 7/2
REOPENED: 8/2
CODES: M, N
*
NAME: Las Islas Maria’s
ADDRESS: 6909 Santa Fe Ave, Huntington Park
CLOSED: 8/25
REOPENED: 8/28
CODES: M, N
*
NAME: Lika Club
ADDRESS: 5006 Clara St, Cudahy
CLOSED: 8/26
REOPENED: 8/30
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Little Joy Cocktails
ADDRESS: 1477 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/12
REOPENED: 8/20
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Los Zorros Taqueria
ADDRESS: 790 E Alosta Ave, Azusa
CLOSED: 8/19
REOPENED: 8/19
CODES: P
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NAME: Lucy’s Lunch Box
ADDRESS: 710 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica
CLOSED: 8/26
REOPENED: 8/27
CODES: O, Y
*
NAME: Luigi’s Pizza
ADDRESS: 6181 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/23
REOPENED: 8/25
CODES: M
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NAME: M.P.V. Restaurant
ADDRESS: 1463 S Nogales, Rowland Heights
CLOSED: 8/17
REOPENED: 8/24
CODES: D, K, M
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NAME: Mailos Mexican Restaurant
ADDRESS: 10472 Garvey Ave, El Monte
CLOSED: 8/25
REOPENED: 8/26
CODES: O
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NAME: Mandarin Dish
ADDRESS: 6271 Bristol Pkwy, Culver City
CLOSED: 7/9
REOPENED: 8/19
CODES: **, H, I, K, M, N
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NAME: Marshall’s Steak House
ADDRESS: 8920 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/5
REOPENED: *
CODES: M, N
*
NAME: Mary’s Deli King
ADDRESS: 1375 N Grand Ave, Walnut
CLOSED: 8/3
REOPENED: 8/5
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Max’s Restaurant
ADDRESS: 12155 E South St, Artesia
CLOSED: 8/17
REOPENED: 8/18
CODES: P
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NAME: Maya Restaurant
ADDRESS: 2304 E 1st St, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/9
REOPENED: 8/18
CODES: M, N
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NAME: McDonald’s Restaurant #786
ADDRESS: 11833 S Atlantic Ave, Lynwood
CLOSED: 8/18
REOPENED: 8/19
CODES: P
*
NAME: McDonald’s Restaurant
ADDRESS: 22725 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu
CLOSED: 8/21
REOPENED: 8/21
CODES: O, Q
*
NAME: McGeady’s Pub
ADDRESS: 1853 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita
CLOSED: 8/5
REOPENED: 8/8
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Mike’s Restaurant
ADDRESS: 12219 E Carson St, Hawaiian Gardens
CLOSED: 7/1
REOPENED: 8/20
CODES: **
*
NAME: Ming’s
ADDRESS: 17812 S Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower
CLOSED: 7/27
REOPENED: 8/5
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Miss Donuts
ADDRESS: 2082 E Bonita Ave, La Verne
CLOSED: 8/12
REOPENED: *
CODES: Z
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NAME: Modica’s Deli
ADDRESS: 455 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
CLOSED: 8/11
REOPENED: 8/13
CODES: O
*
NAME: Moon Shadows
ADDRESS: 20356 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu
CLOSED: 8/21
REOPENED: 8/21
CODES: O
*
NAME: Myung Dong Restaurant
ADDRESS: 305 E 7th St, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/31
REOPENED: 9/2
CODES: M, N
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NAME: New Capital Seafood Rest.
ADDRESS: 7540 E Garvey Ave, Rosemead
CLOSED: 8/3
REOPENED: 8/4
CODES: B, D, K
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NAME: New Palayok Restaurnat
ADDRESS: 22200 S Main St, Carson
CLOSED: 8/26 REOPENED: 8/30
CODES: Y
*
NAME: Nibble Nook
ADDRESS: 16530 Ventura Blvd #105, Encino
CLOSED: 8/25
REOPENED: *
CODES: O
*
NAME: Norm’s Cafe
ADDRESS: 2500 E Slauson Ave, Huntington Park
CLOSED: 8/24
REOPENED: 8/24
CODES: O
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NAME: Olympic Noodle
ADDRESS: 4008 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/27
REOPENED: 8/27
CODES: O
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NAME: Orange Julius/Dairy Queen
ADDRESS: 119 Los Cerritos Ctr, Cerritos
CLOSED: 8/3
REOPENED: 8/5
CODES: P
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NAME: Paradise Restaurant
ADDRESS: 18230 Colima Rd, Rowland Heights
CLOSED: 8/10
REOPENED: 8/12
CODES: D, K
*
NAME: Point Dume Restaurant
ADDRESS: 29169 Heathcliff, Malibu
CLOSED: 8/21
REOPENED: 8/21
CODES: O
*
NAME: Popeye’s Chicken
ADDRESS: 23434 Lyons Ave, Newhall
CLOSED: 8/10
REOPENED: 8/13
CODES: M
*
NAME: Pot Licker & Cornbread
ADDRESS: 190 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Azusa
CLOSED: 8/25
REOPENED: *
CODES: Y
*
NAME: Quanjude Beijing Duck
ADDRESS: 8450 E Garvey Ave #101, Rosemead
CLOSED: 8/19
REOPENED: 8/20
CODES: B, K
*
NAME: Renato’s Italian Restaurant
ADDRESS: 20747 Amar Rd #6, Walnut
CLOSED: 8/18
REOPENED: 8/18
CODES: P
*
NAME: Restaurant Okada
ADDRESS: 517 W 7th St, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/30
REOPENED: 9/1
CODES: M, N, P
*
NAME: Rick’s Drive In And Out
ADDRESS: 1300 W Rosecrans Ave, Gardena
CLOSED: 8/9
REOPENED: 8/10
CODES: P
*
NAME: Romano Italian Restaurant
ADDRESS: 3377 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/11
REOPENED: *
CODES: Y, Z
*
NAME: Sbarro
ADDRESS: 127 Los Cerritos Ctr, Cerritos
CLOSED: 8/4
REOPENED: 8/4
CODES: P
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NAME: Seafood America
ADDRESS: 946 N Western Ave, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/18
REOPENED: *
CODES: Y
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NAME: Seoul Food
ADDRESS: 2102 N Long Beach Blvd #A, Compton
CLOSED: 8/4
REOPENED: 8/6
CODES: K, M, N
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NAME: Shakey’s Pizza Parlour
ADDRESS: 2500 W Rosecrans Ave, Gardena
CLOSED: 8/12
REOPENED: 8/14
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Shalom Hunan
ADDRESS: 5651 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/25
REOPENED: 8/25
CODES: O
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NAME: Shilla
ADDRESS: 674 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/4
REOPENED: 8/11
CODES: D,K,M
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NAME: Showboat
ADDRESS: 3242 W Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/12
REOPENED: 8/15
CODES: B, K
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NAME: Sorabol
ADDRESS: 121 Los Cerritos Ctr, Cerritos
CLOSED: 8/3
REOPENED: 8/3
CODES: P
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NAME: Sweet Stop
ADDRESS: 274 Stonewood St, Downey
CLOSED: 8/5
REOPENED: 8/6
CODES: O
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NAME: Thai Dishes
ADDRESS: 22333 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu
CLOSED: 8/21
REOPENED: 8/21
CODES: O, Q
*
NAME: Thanh Thai Restaurant
ADDRESS: 423 N Atlantic Blvd #102, Monterey Park
CLOSED: 8/12
REOPENED: 8/14
CODES: M
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NAME: That Yogurt Place
ADDRESS: 2009 Foothill Blvd, La Verne
CLOSED: 8/23
REOPENED: 8/25
CODES: M, N
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NAME: The Londoner
ADDRESS: 18511-13 Soledad Cyn Rd, Canyon Country
CLOSED: 8/31
REOPENED: 9/2
CODES: K, M, N
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NAME: The Village Vault
ADDRESS: 161 N Glendora Ave, Glendora
CLOSED: 7/30
REOPENED: 8/2
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Todas Vuelven
ADDRESS: 8419 State St, South Gate
CLOSED: 7/29
REOPENED: 8/2
CODES: M
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NAME: Tommy’s Cafe
ADDRESS: 1610 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/25
REOPENED: 8/27
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Troyka Cafe & Deli
ADDRESS: 7300 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/27
REOPENED: 8/27
CODES: O
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NAME: Vicky’s Cafe
ADDRESS: 410 W 7th St #28, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/5
REOPENED: 8/9
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Vicky’s Ice Cream
ADDRESS: 7530 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood
CLOSED: 8/25
REOPENED: 8/26
CODES: O
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NAME: Yacht Haven Coffee Shop
ADDRESS: Berth 202, Wilmington
CLOSED: 8/4
REOPENED: 8/6
CODES: M, N
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NAME: Yesenia’s Restaurant
ADDRESS: 923 N Forest Ave, Los Angeles
CLOSED: 8/2
REOPENED: 8/2
CODES: P
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* Remained closed as of Sept. 1.
** Scored below 70 out of 100 twice within a 12-month period on Health Dept. grading system, requiring automatic closure for 30 days.
*** Power outage in facility
*
Note: Includes information from the public health deparments of Long Beach and Pasadena.
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