September Restaurant Closures

The county Department of Health Services has the power to shut down food facilities for as long 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 September.

Ann’s Sandwiches--802 1/2 East 7th St., L.A. Closed 9/19 to 9/22. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Antojitos Latinos--14909 Vanowen St., Van Nuys. Closed 9/8 to 9/16. No public health permit, no potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation.

Bale Chinatown--2614 Pasadena Ave., L.A. Closed 9/21 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsafe food temperatures.

Bill’s Burgers--12222 E. Valley Blvd., El Monte. Closed 9/29 to 9/30. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation.

Chan’s Wok--6807 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys. Closed 9/13 to 9/16. Contaminated food, no potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation.

Dollar Bill’s--14846 Ramona Blvd., Baldwin Park. Closed 9/27 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Domino’s Pizza--4530 E. Alondra Blvd., Compton. Closed 9/27; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

El Comalito--307 W. Arbor Vitae St., Suite A, Inglewood. Closed 9/30; reopened same day. Vermin infestation.

El Martin Dorado--6607 Atlantic Ave., Bell. Closed 9/20 to 9/23. No public health permit, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation.

El Tacaso--4148 Florence Ave., Bell. Closed 9/16; reopened same day. Contaminated food, vermin infestation.

El Tacazo--6915 Santa Fe Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 9/21; reopened same day. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, improper dishwashing method, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

El Taco Llama--24374 San Fernando Road, Newhall. Closed 9/22 to 9/23. Vermin infestation.

Freddie’s New York Cafe--358 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. Closed 9/7 to 9/9. No plans submitted, contaminated food, unsafe food temperatures.

George’s House--4652 W. Century Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 9/14 to 9/15. Vermin infestation.

Gym for the Mind Chess Club--4907 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. Closed 9/9 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no hand-washing facilities, no public health permit.

Han-Ting Chinese Food--2632 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 9/30 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation, contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Hurry Curry--12825 Venice Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/22 to 9/23. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation.

Issac’s Burgers--810 W. Rosecrans Ave., Compton. Closed 9/26; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Johnny Reb’s--4663 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach. Closed 9/22 to 9/23. Fire damage.

Kaya Japanese Restaurant--5807 N. Rosemead Blvd., Temple City. Closed 9/9 to 9/10. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Kingston 12 Negril Caribbean Cuisine--814 Broadway, Santa Monica. Closed 9/20 to 9/23. No public health permit, vermin infestation, contaminated food.

Kona Kai--15644 E. Leffingwell Road, Whittier. Closed 9/19; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Korean Gardens Restaurant--950 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 9/20 to 9/21. No potable water supply or no hot water.

La Papa Loca Taqueria--4030 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 9/28 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water.

Los Tapatios--7891 Garfield Ave., Bell Gardens. Closed 9/14 to 9/16. Contaminated food, unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Lucero Bar--4773 E. Gage Ave., Bell. Closed 9/20 to 9/22. No potable water supply or no hot water, unsanitary equipment.

Miami Restaurant--1773 Westwood Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/20 to 9/23. Contaminated food, vermin infestation.

Miss J’s Burgers and Things--5405 Venice Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/13 to 9/14. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Mocambo Restaurant--1207 S. Indiana St., L.A. Closed 9/29 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

One Dollar Chinese Fast Food--3756 Avenue 40, Suite H, L.A. Closed 9/13 to 9/14. Unsafe food temperatures, unprotected food, insufficient ventilation.

One Giant Burger--14800 Paramount Blvd., Paramount. Closed 9/2 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, contaminated food.

Pancake Corner--8938 Atlantic Ave., South Gate. Closed 9/30 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Pierre Shu--1649 N. Cahuenga Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/7 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Pizza Hut--3311 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. Closed 9/20 to 9/21. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Pollo Lucas--14800 Paramount Blvd., Compton. Closed 9/24 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Rendezvous--3537 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Closed 9/22 to 9/26. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Rizzoli--9501 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. Closed 9/26 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Steve’s Donuts and Chinese Food--810 W. Rosecrans Ave., No. 1, Compton. Closed 9/26 to 9/27. Sewage system failure.

Subway Sandwiches and Salads--5300 W. Century Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/8 to 9/9. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Tacos El Charro--716 E. Carson St., Carson. Closed 9/28 and remains closed.* Sewage system failure.

Thai Chinese Express--12807 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Hawthorne. Closed 9/20 to 9/21. Vermin infestation.

Three Brothers Restaurant--23722 S. Western Ave., Harbor City. Closed 9/27; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Tom’s Burgers No. 3--4800 Firestone Blvd., South Gate. Closed 9/20 to 9/23. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

*Remained closed as of Oct . 1.