April Restaurant Closures

The county Department of Health Services has the power to shut down food facilities for 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 during April.

A & R Donuts--3305 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. Closed 4/24 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.

Adam’s Pizza--114 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach. Closed 4/25 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Alberto’s Mexican Food--1770 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. Closed 4/4; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

B.J.’s Fast Food--3051 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 4/3 to 4/6. No public health permit.

Buen Apetito--406 E. 30th St., L.A. Closed 4/5 to 4/10. Vermin infestation, unprotected food.

Buko Restaurant--327 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale. Closed 4/6 to 4/10. Vermin infestation.

Cafe 50’s--838 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. Closed 4/7 to 4/8. Unsafe food temperatures, contaminated food.

Chicken Garden--612 N. La Brea Ave., L.A. Closed 4/17 to 4/18. No potable water supply or no hot water.

China Wok Express--15749 E. Imperial Highway, La Mirada. Closed 4/13 to 4/14. Unsanitary equipment, no public health permit, poor general sanitation.

Cineplex Odeon--614 N. La Brea Ave., L.A. Closed 4/17 to 4/18. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Club Alma--5511 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 4/4 to 4/5. No public health permit.

Cora’s Restaurant--4903 S. Santa Fe Ave., Vernon. Closed 4/3 to 4/6. Cockroach infestation.

Debbie Du’s Diner--2872 Foothill Blvd., Glendale. Closed 4/26 to 5/10. No public health permit, dirty walls and ceilings, vermin infestation.

Del Taco--3501 South St., Long Beach. Closed 4/5; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Denny’s Restaurant--3060 San Fernando Road, L.A. Closed 4/5; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Edwards Monterey No. 3--400 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park. Closed 4/13; reopened same day. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

El Carmela--1800 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 4/4 to 4/6. Poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

El Indio Azteca--4229 E. Slauson Ave., Bell. Closed 4/4 to 4/5. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation.

El Nuevo Chaparral--16110 E. Old Valley Blvd., La Puente. Closed 4/3 to 4/6. No public health permit.

El Pollo Loco--2000 Cesar Chavez Ave., L.A. Closed 4/28 to 5/1. Unsafe food temperatures, unprotected food, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation.

Fiddler’s Bistro--6009 W. 3rd St., L.A. Closed 4/17 to 4/18. No plans submitted.

Flags--7065 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga. Closed 4/5 to 4/7. Sewage system failure.

India’s Curry--129 Stonewood St., Downey. Closed 4/3 to 4/5. Contaminated food, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, improper food storage.

J & S Falcon Inn--5023 W. Rosecrans Ave., Hawthorne. Closed 4/7 to 4/11. Vermin infestation.

Jerusalem Cafe--120 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach. Closed 4/25 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Jolly Burrito--7346 Alondra Blvd., Paramount. Closed 4/13 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

King Burger Taco Place--4426 W. Adams Blvd., L.A. Closed 4/25 to 4/27. Contaminated food, unsafe food temperatures.

Las Delicias--8111 Rosecrans Ave., Paramount. Closed 4/28; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Louis XIV--606 N. La Brea Ave., L.A. Closed 4/17 to 4/18. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Mai Lin--12124 Sylvan St., North Hollywood. Closed 4/13 to 4/17. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Mandarin Cafe--2901 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 4/19 to 4/21. Vermin infestation.

Mariscos Armandos--1352 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington. Closed 4/13 to 4/14. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Mariscos Sinaloa Restaurant--1901 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 4/5; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

McDonald’s Restaurant No. 905--1420 W. Manchester Ave., L.A. Closed 4/20; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Metro Deli--624 1/2 S. Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 4/24 to 4/27. Poor general sanitation, contaminated food.

Mr. Muhamad’s Nation Time--6708 S. Central Ave., L.A. Closed 4/4 to 4/5. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Myrtle’s Alley Epicurean--6069 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 4/6 to 4/13. No public health permit.

Oasis Ice Cream--2100 N. Long Beach Blvd., Compton. Closed 4/4 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Raji Cuisine of India--637 S. Fairfax Ave., L.A. Closed 4/10 to 4/13. Vermin infestation, sewage system failure.

Royal Taco--7730 Pacific Blvd., Huntington Park. Closed 4/27 to 5/1. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation, improper dishwashing method, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

St. Charles Cafe--7244 S. Painter Ave., Whittier. Closed 4/4 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Saldana’s Cafe--624 N. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 4/24 to 4/27. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Santa Monica College Campus Cafe--2800 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. Closed 4/19 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no potable water supply or no hot water, no public health permit.

San Ysidro Chavez Restaurant--1051 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. Closed 4/21; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Solo de Noche Vienes--9752 Glenoaks Blvd., Sun Valley. Closed 4/5 to 4/7. No public health permit.

Sun Palace--3710 N. Verdugo Road, Montrose. Closed 4/18 to 4/19. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Taco Bell--14308 S. Prairie Ave., Hawthorne. Closed 4/24; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Taqueria Tijuana No. 2--925 E. Vernon Ave., L.A. Closed 4/13 to 4/14. Unprotected food.

Thai Taste--26879 Bouquet Canyon Road, Valencia. Closed 4/4 to 4/6. Vermin infestation.

Tijuana Bar--2529 N. Durfee Ave., El Monte. Closed 4/12 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

V & B Exotica--15651 E. Valley Blvd., Industry. Closed 4/28 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Villa’s Donuts & Chinese Food--7375 Studebaker Road, Downey. Closed 4/26 to 4/28. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation.

Wiki Wiki Burger--5853 Imperial Highway, South Gate. Closed 4/6 to 4/7. Vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation.

Young’s Coffee Shop--1717 N. Highland Ave., L.A. Closed 4/13 to 4/14. No public health permit.

* Remained closed as of May 15.