September Restaurant Closures

The Los Angeles 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 and the reasons for closure during September. Ace Donuts--804 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 9/17 to 9/18. Vermin infestation.

Ana Maria’s Snack Bar--5858 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/28 to 9/29. Unprotected food, poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Angelina’s Bar--2411 W. Florence Ave., L.A. Closed 9/23 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Art’s Coffee Shop--4459 Eagle Rock Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/3 to 9/17. Unsanitary equipment, sewage system failure.

Banh Mi So No. 1--9000 E. Garvey Ave., No. C, D, Rosemead. Closed 9/10 to 9/11. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment.

Barrios Pupusas--17367 E. Valley Blvd., La Puente. Closed 9/29 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation.

Big Daddy’s Que House--3623 S. La Brea Ave., L.A. Closed 9/3 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Buena Vista Cafe Restaurant--10931 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 9/16 to 9/18. Vermin infestation.

China Gate--11814 S. Wilmington Ave., L.A. Closed 9/16 to 9/17. Vermin infestation.

Chinese Cook--11053 Atlantic Ave., Lynwood. Closed 9/3 to 9/8. No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Chuck’s Hut--3700 San Fernando Road, North Hollywood. Closed 9/15 to 9/18. No potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation.

Corky’s Restaurant--333 N. Beaudry Ave., L.A. Closed 9/23 to 9/25. Vermin infestation.

Dino’s Pizza--4808 W. Century Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 9/22 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Dollar Chinese Fast Food--3756 Avenue 40, L.A. Closed 9/1 to 9/2. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Donut Galore--3818 N. Peck Road, El Monte. Closed 9/24 to 9/25. Poor general sanitation.

Eagle Delicatessen and Pastries--3756 W. Avenue 40, No. B, L.A. Closed 9/22 to 9/30. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation.

El Comal Restaurant--735 S. Atlantic Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/28 and remains closed.* Contaminated food, vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures, improper dishwashing method, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

El Huarache--10530 Long Beach Blvd., Lynwood. Closed 9/2 to 9/3. Vermin infestation, contaminated food, no potable water supply or no hot water.

El Huarache--10530 Long Beach Blvd., Lynwood. Closed 9/11; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

El Nido--6606 San Fernando Road, Glendale. Closed 9/9 to 9/11. Vermin infestation, employees without hair nets, poor general sanitation.

El Nuevo Suchitlan--7030 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys. Closed 9/11 to 9/14. No potable water supply or no hot water.

El Palo Verde Bar--1225 S. Atlantic Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/10 to 9/11. No potable water supply or no hot water.

El Potosino--3010 E. 1st St., L.A. Closed 9/24 to 9/25. Vermin infestation, no public health permit, poor general sanitation, unsafe food temperatures.

Esquina de Tejas--2770 Fletcher Drive, L.A. Closed 9/1 to 9/4. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, unsafe food temperatures.

The Express--1055 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/11 to 9/19. Vermin infestation.

Fifty Thai Cafe--18818 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. Closed 9/23 to 9/24. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Golden Burger--3100 E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood. Closed 9/30 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Golden China Fast Food--1907 S. Alameda St., L.A. Closed 9/10 to 9/14. Unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation.

Golden China Fast Food--1907 S. Alameda St., L.A. Closed 9/22 to 9/29. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation.

Hong Kong Express No. 1--8101 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate. Closed 9/2 to 9/4. Vermin infestation, contaminated food, poor general sanitation.

Ignacio Food Stand--608 E. 59th St., L.A. Closed 9/29 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Juice Village--201 N. Los Angeles St., L.A. Closed 9/24 to 9/25. No potable water supply or no hot water, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Kay’s Food Bar--2200 E. 15th St., L.A. Closed 9/30 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, sewage system failure, poor general sanitation, no toilet facilities.

Kentucky Fried Chicken--5735 Florence Ave., Bell Gardens. Closed 9/17 to 9/18. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Kirin Garden--2585 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/24 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

La Barca Restaurant--2414 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 9/17 to 9/18. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

La Mexcla Deli--11046 Inglewood Ave., Hawthorne. Closed 9/17 to 9/18. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Los Chatos Bar--6133 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood. Closed 9/2; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Los Molcajetes Restaurant--2010 W. Pico Blvd., No. 849, L.A. Closed 9/8 to 9/10. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Lotus Garden Restaurant--20121 Vanowen St., Canoga Park. Closed 9/23 to 9/25. Poor general sanitation.

Louisiana Chicken--5001 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/23 to 9/24. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, contaminated food.

Lucero Bar--4773 E. Gage Ave., Bell. Closed 9/2 to 9/4. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation.

Main Event--3051 La Cienega Ave., Culver City. Closed 9/17 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Marianna’s Restaurant--4412 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 9/23 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water.

Marian’s Tacos--4267 S. Avalon Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/23 to 9/24. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Mol Restaurant--13710 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. Closed 9/9 to 9/16. Vermin infestation, no public health permit, unsanitary equipment.

New Asia Restaurant--2324 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock. Closed 9/10 to 9/11. Vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures.

New World Restaurant--2000 W. Main St., Alhambra. Closed 9/15 to 9/17. Unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Number One US Donuts & Croissants--14515-K Baldwin Park Town Center, Baldwin Park. Closed 9/21 to 9/24. Poor general sanitation.

Panda King--5652 Whittier Blvd., Commerce. Closed 9/17 to 9/19. Unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation.

Ping’s Fast Food--2829 1/4 Fletcher Drive, L.A. Closed 9/3 to 9/4. Unsafe food temperatures.

Pizza Boys--5046 1/2 S. Huntington Drive, L.A. Closed 9/16 to 9/17. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Pizza Hut--1559 N. Hacienda Blvd., La Puente. Closed 9/22; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water, unsanitary equipment.

Primo Burger No. 4--10406 Long Beach Blvd., Lynwood. Closed 9/22 to 9/25. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Reuben Tacos--3100 E. Imperial Highway, No. 106, Lynwood. Closed 9/30 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Rice Plus--2432 W. Temple St., L.A. Closed 9/14 to 9/22. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Riki Riki Tavern--2105 N. Durfee Ave., El Monte. Closed 9/2 to 9/3. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Rita’s Restaurant--232 E. 6th St., L.A. Closed 9/9 to 9/10. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation.

Siam International--6620 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys. Closed 9/1 to 9/4. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation.

Siyeon Restaurant--721 S. Western Ave., L.A. Closed 9/16 to 9/17. Vermin infestation.

Smith Brothers Coffee--3430 S. La Brea Ave., L.A. Closed 9/1 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Sun Place--3710 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale. Closed 9/3 to 9/9. Vermin infestation, no public health permit, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Taqueria Aranda’s--1401 W. Olympic Blvd., Montebello. Closed 9/2 to 9/3. Unprotected food, poor general sanitation.

Thai Barbecue--2256 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock. Closed 9/10 to 9/16. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation.

Toto’s Filipino & Oriental Mart--4110 Verdugo Road, L.A. Closed 9/1 to 9/3. Unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment.

2 For 1 Pizza Co.--8518 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 9/2 to 9/11. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Ubaldo Ramos Food Stand--608 E. 59th St., L.A. Closed 9/29 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Vienna Coffee Shop--411 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 9/29 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Winchell’s Donut House--2100 W. Beverly Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/23 to 9/29. Vermin infestation.

Winchell’s Donut House No. 201--928 W. Florence Ave., L.A. Closed 9/28 to 9/30. Vermin infestation.

Restaurants reopened in September, after being closed in previous months: Flamingo Restaurant--1754 S. Grande Vista Ave., L.A. Closed 5/20 to 9/1. No public health permit, unsanitary equipment, no potable water supply or no hot water, poor general sanitation.

Lumpinee Thai Restaurant--11020 Vanowen Ave., North Hollywood. Closed 8/26 to 9/10. No potable water supply or no hot water, unsanitary equipment.

Restaurant out of business after being closed in September: Abou Khodr--620 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Closed 9/16; out of business. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

*Remained closed as of Oct. 1.