May 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 May. Andy’s Burger--133 E. Vernon Ave., L.A. Closed 5/14 to 5/21. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Back Door--1999 Avenue of the Stars, L.A. Closed 5/5 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que--338 Fox Hills Mall, Culver City. Closed 5/19 to 5/20. No health permit.

Blimpie’s--850 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 5/27 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation.

Blue Chip Cookies--550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Closed 5/12; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Cafe Demera--1271 S. La Brea Ave., L.A. Closed 5/12 to 5/14. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Carnitas Michoacan Mexican Food--12911 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 5/3; reopened same day. No toilet facilities.

Chaing Van Tran Chinese Restaurant--15443 E. Valley Blvd., Industry. Closed 5/4 to 5/6. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Chef Soul House--5167 W. Venice Blvd., L.A. Closed 5/6 and remains closed.* No health permit, no plans submitted.

Chinese Restaurant Express--11339 E. Washington Blvd., Whittier. Closed 5/5 to 5/10. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Coco’s--307 E. Jefferson Blvd., L.A. Closed 5/13 and remains closed.* No health permit.

Coffee Galleria--18 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. Closed 5/25 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no health permit.

El Cafetin Restaurant--4822 Huntington Drive South, L.A. Closed 5/18 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

El Caporal--9752 Glenoaks Blvd., Sun Valley. Closed 5/26 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water.

El Palenque--6039 E. Florence Ave., Bell Gardens. Closed 5/18 to 5/19. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

El Tenampa--3640 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Closed 5/24 to 5/27. No health permit, unsanitary equipment, no toilet facilities, vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Endless Summer--300 Washington Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 5/13 to 5/14. No health permit.

Farmers Insurance Co. cafeteria--4680 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 5/27 to 5/28. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Golden Star Chinese Restaurant--11316 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 5/6 to 5/10. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Herrera’s Family Restaurant--1128 S. Atlantic Blvd., L.A. Closed 5/24 and remains closed.* Sewage system failure.

Jack-in-the-Box Family Restaurant--18271 Gale Ave., City of Industry. Closed 5/24; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Joe’s Main Street Diner--2917 Main St., Santa Monica. Closed 5/29 to 5/31. Sewage system failure.

Kapihan Donuts & Fast Foods--1555 E. Amar Road, West Covina. Closed 5/11 to 5/14. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Khyber Express--9 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica. Closed 5/18 to 5/19. Vermin infestation.

Kim Tar--677 1/2 N. Spring St., L.A. Closed 5/12 to 5/13. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation.

Kingston 12/Moco Restaurant--814 Broadway, Santa Monica. Closed 5/18 to 5/21. Vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures.

K mart Restaurant--11507 S. Western Ave., L.A. Closed 5/25; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

La Fogata--1030 1/2 San Fernando Road, San Fernando. Closed 5/19 to 5/21. Vermin infestation.

La Perla de Mar--9536 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate. Closed 5/20 to 5/21. Unsafe food temperatures, no potable water supply or no hot water, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

La Pizza Loca--4359 Imperial Highway, Lynwood. Closed 5/18; reopened same day. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation.

Lim’s Cafe--2418 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 5/18 to 5/19. Vermin infestation.

Londondale Fish & Chips--135 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach. Closed 5/28 to 5/29. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Lou’s Burger--2031 S. Central Ave., L.A. Closed 5/6 to 5/7. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, sewage system failure, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Lupita’s Mexican Food--2611 S. Compton Ave., L.A. Closed 5/14 to 5/26. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

M.G. Mexican-American Fast Food--12131 Washington Place, No. C, L.A. Closed 5/12 to 5/13. Vermin infestation.

Mandalay--609 N. La Brea Ave., L.A. Closed 5/13 to 5/14. No plans submitted.

Marcela Caccola Bar--13059 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Closed 5/7 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Mexicana Market--104 N. Union Ave., L.A. Closed 5/25 to 5/27. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Movies 12--44790 Valley Central Way, Lancaster. Closed 5/13 to 5/14. Vermin infestation.

Panda 99--1156 S. Maple Ave., L.A. Closed 5/6 to 5/7. Unsafe food temperature, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Panda Wok--10750 Glenoaks Blvd., Pacoima. Closed 5/5 to 5/6. Poor general sanitation, contaminated food.

Papa Louie Restaurant--2911 Main St., Santa Monica. Closed 5/29 to 5/31. Sewage system failure.

Paradise Chinese Restaurant--8965 Tampa Ave., Northridge. Closed 5/25 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Rainbow Fruit--111 W. Arbor Vitae St., Inglewood. Closed 5/26 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no health permit.

Ramos La Ranchera--11541 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Missions Hills. Closed 5/19 to 5/21. No health permit.

Salami ‘N’ Cheese--9464 Charleville Blvd., Beverly Hills. Closed 5/13 to 5/14. Vermin infestation, gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

Sizzler Steak House No. 35--1147 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank. Closed 5/12; reopened same day. Sewage system failure, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Solemio Pizza--223 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 5/11 to 5/13. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, sewage system failure.

Sparky’s Frozen Yogurt Shop--3110 Main St., Santa Monica. Closed 5/26 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Stratton’s Bar & Grill--1037 Broxton Ave., L.A. Closed 5/14; reopened same day. No health permit.

Tacos Tacos No. 5--7290 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 5/4 to 5/5. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Tacos Charley--414 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 5/11; reopened same day. Sewage system failure, no toilet facilities.

T & J Restaurant--8526 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead. Closed 5/4 to 5/7. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Tempting Thai--20021 Roscoe Blvd., Canoga Park. Closed 5/26 to 5/27. No public health permit.

Teriyaki House--256 Plaza Pasadena, Pasadena. Closed 5/25; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Thai on Van Nuys--6855 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys. Closed 5/7 to 5/21. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Tokyo Teriyaki--1800 Marengo St., L.A. Closed 5/27 to 5/28. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Trilussa--262 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. Closed 5/20; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Vege Gourmet--231 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. Closed 5/13 to 5/14. Vermin infestation.

VIP Seafood Palace--1013 N. Broadway, L.A. Closed 5/13 to 5/14. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Yu Yu Pizza No. 2--2633 Brooklyn Ave., L.A. Closed 5/11 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no health permit.

Winchell’s Donut House--6333 Florence Ave., Bell Gardens. Closed 5/18 to 5/19. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Restaurants reopened in May after being closed in previous months: Royal Continental Restaurant--625 S. Fairfax Ave., L.A. Closed 4/29 to 5/5. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Your Fish & Chips--2725 N. Wilmington Ave., Compton. Closed 3/5 to 5/21. No plans submitted, no health permit.

Restaurant out of business after being closed in a previous month: Piaf’s Cafe--3000 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 10/13. Poor general sanitation.

*Remained closed as of June 1.