July 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 July. Adam’s Cafe--201 W. Adams Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/8 to 7/14. Unsafe food temperatures, vermin infestation.

Aloha Palace--216-B Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance. Closed 7/6 to 7/7. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Angkor Cambodian Restaurant--16161 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Closed 7/14 to 7/15. Vermin infestation.

Arcadia Szechwan Restaurant--100 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia. Closed 7/23 to 7/24. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Bamboo Garden--2632 W. Valley Blvd., Alhambra. Closed 7/16 to 7/24. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Bangkok Spice Cafe--411 N. Azusa Ave., West Covina. Closed 7/16 to 7/17. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation.

Blue Chip Burgers--1701 Colorado Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/28 to 7/29. Vermin infestation.

Carl’s Pantry--210 N. Virgil Ave., L.A. Closed 7/20 to 7/27. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Casita Guadalupana--4034 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 7/22 to 7/27. Vermin infestation, no public health permit.

China Garden--1578 Colorado Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/6 to 7/14. Vermin infestation.

Church’s Fried Chicken--5101 Imperial Hwy, Lynwood. Closed 7/9 to 7/10. Vermin infestation, contaminated food.

Cinco Cafe--560 Kalisher St., San Fernando. Closed 7/28 to 7/31. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, unsafe food temperatures.

Club Guadalajara De Noche--1812 N. Broadway, L.A. Closed 7/29 to 7/30. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Curry Spot--3333 S. Hoover St., L.A. Closed 7/31 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Delhi Palace--518 S. Azusa Way, La Puente. Closed 7/13 to 7/14. No toilet facilities, no handwashing facilites.

Domino’s Pizza--10136 Long Beach Blvd., Lynwood. Closed 7/1 to 7/9. Vermin infestation, contaminated food.

Don Juan’s--12515 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 7/14 to 7/15. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Egg Roll Express--795 E. Foothill Blvd., No. C, Pomona. Closed 7/14 to 7/16. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, contaminated food.

El Caramba Restaurant--3200 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/23 to 7/27. Vermin infestation.

El Majahual Restaurant--1925 Temple St., No.101, L.A. Closed 7/2 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

El Pollo De Oro--3423 E. Slauson Ave., Maywood. Closed 7/27; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Fresh Donut House--4937 Eagle Rock Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/31 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Golden Fried Chicken--2616 E. Candlewood St., Lakewood. Closed 7/29 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation.

Great White Hut--121 W. California Ave., Glendale. Closed 7/10 to 7/15. Vermin infestation, no toilet facilities.

Happy Family Restaurant No. 2--2809 Via Campo, No. A, Montebello. Closed 7/15 to 7/29. Vermin infestation.

Holiday Diner--8414 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. Closed 7/13 to 7/14. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Kit Kat--4757 N. Peck Road, El Monte. Closed 7/2 to 7/3. Sewage system failure.

La Huerta Produce--2601 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 7/29 to 7/30. Vermin infestation.

Las Delicias--1900 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 7/6 to 7/28. No public health permit, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Las Reynas--15007 E. Ramona Blvd., Baldwin Park. Closed 7/15 to 7/16. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Latin American Restaurant--4107 E. Gage Ave., Bell. Closed 7/27 to 7/29. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Lighthouse--201 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica. Closed 7/21 to 7/23. Gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

Los Compadres Market--11227 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 7/1 to 7/2. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Lucianos Cafe--13834 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Closed 7/1 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.

Lucy’s Drive-Thru--11204 Washington Place, Culver City. Closed 7/28; reopened same day. Sewage system failure, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Mexicana American Food--3400 S. Central Ave., L.A. Closed 7/14 to 7/15. Vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Mission Palms--435 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona. Closed 7/29 to 730. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Mo Betta Ribs--5054 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/30 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Nam Kang Restaurant--3054 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 7/9 to 7/10. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Nancy’s Restaurant--9622 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 7/8 to 7/9. Vermin infestation.

Paragon Restaurant--1313 W. 8th St., L.A. Closed 7/13 to 7/22. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Pete’s Hot Dog Stand--1456 S. Union Ave., L.A. Closed 7/22 to 7/30. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Playa El Salvador--2281 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/17; reopened same day. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Poor Man’s Bar--11646 E. Rosecrans Ave., Norwalk. Closed 7/28 to 7/30. Poor general sanitation.

Quality Cafe--1238 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 7/28 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Restaurant La Ola--1819 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/16 to 7/24. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water, unsanitary equipment, unsafe food temperatures.

Ruben’s Taco--9613 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate. Closed 7/15 to 7/20. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Salon Tapa--12120 E. Centralia St., Hawaiian Gardens. Closed 7/17 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation.

San Salvador Restaurant--712 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 7/21 to 7/22. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

San Salvador Restaurant--1934 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 7/21 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Sawan Cafe--1907 1/2 W. Alameda Blvd., Glendale. Closed 7/16 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Scott’s Place--335 Nieto Ave., Long Beach. Closed 7/15; reopened same day. No hot water.

Shabazz Good Foods--2618 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/23 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Stuft Bun--2316 E. Washington Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/17; reopened same day. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Sue’s Kitchen--23918 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. Closed 7/20 to 7/22. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Taco Town--541 S. Azusa Way, La Puente. Closed 7/6 to 7/10. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

2 for 1 Pizza Co.--8518 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 7/8 to 7/10. Vermin infestation.

Vagabond Coffee House--3031 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 7/10 to 7/13. Vermin infestation.

Vintage America--1701 Victory Blvd., Glendale. Closed 7/28 to 7/30. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Whittier Narrows Golf Course--8640 E. Rush St., Rosemead. Closed 7/2; reopened same day. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Wong’s Wok--12643 Sherman Way, North Hollywood. Closed 7/28 to 7/29. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Yo Mama Burgers--2511 W. Jefferson Blvd., L.A. Closed 7/23 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Yong’s Cafe--3020 Nebraska Ave., Santa Monica. Closed 7/21 to 7/23. Vermin infestation.

Restaurants reopened in July, after being closed in June: El Gordito’s--118 W. Ave. J, Lancaster. Closed 6/30 to 7/15. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, dirty walls and ceilings.

*Remained closed as of Aug. 1.