April Restaurant Closures

The Los Angeles 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 April and the reasons. Alfredo’s Pizza--2202 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 4/28 to 4/29. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

A Votre Sante--345 N. La Brea Ave., L.A. Closed 4/27 to 4/28. Vermin infestation.

Billy’s Cafe and Snack Bar--965 N. Vignes St., L.A. Closed 4/12 to 4/14. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Burger Town--4141 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., L.A. Closed 4/7 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Cafe La Rose--523 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel. Closed 4/15 to 4/19. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment, no public health permit.

Chabilita No. 2--724 Virgil Ave., L.A. Closed 4/26 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

China Palace Restaurant--3905 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. Closed 4/19 to 4/20. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Chinese Food Express & Donut--3106 N. Eastern Ave., L.A. Closed 4/20 to 4/23. Contaminated food, sewage system failure, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Daily Chinese Fast Food--4303 N. Maine Ave., No. 101, Baldwin Park. Closed 4/29 to 4/30. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, unsafe food temperatures.

Domino’s Pizza No. 8114--7116 Eastern Ave., Bell Gardens. Closed 4/15 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water.

El Jacarandas--2211 Brooklyn Ave., L.A. Closed 4/28 to 4/30. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Goulash Hungarian Restaurant--3415 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank. Closed 4/28 to 4/30. No public health permit, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation.

Green Leaves Restaurant--1431 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. Closed 4/14 to 4/15. Vermin infestation, gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

Guanaco Restaurant--811 N. Virgil Ave., L.A. Closed 4/8 to 4/13. Poor general sanitation, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

House of Wong--14501 S. Pioneer Blvd., Norwalk. Closed 4/29 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation.

I & Joy Bagels--715 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 4/5 to 4/6. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Kim Kwok Restaurant--838 N. Hacienda Blvd., La Puente. Closed 4/12 to 4/14. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

La Flor de Izote--8232 Santa Fe Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 4/8 to 4/9. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

La Frita--6365 Woodman Ave., Van Nuys. Closed 4/14 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Lark Restaurant--3624 W. 3rd St., L.A. Closed 4/28 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water, poor general sanitation, sewage system failure.

La Tia Ana’s Restaurant--821 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 4/16 to 4/20. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, sewage system failure.

Le Dolce--395 Santa Monica Place, No. 6, Santa Monica. Closed 4/1 to 4/5. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Lopez Place--2119 Brooklyn Ave., L.A. Closed 4/28 to 4/29. Vermin infestation, sewage system failure, poor general sanitation.

Melody Club--1235 N. Vine St., L.A. Closed 4/28 to 4/30. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Pioneer Chicken--2000 E. Marengo St., L.A. Closed 4/26 to 4/27. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Pirate’s Cove--2007 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank. Closed 4/23; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Quick ‘N’ Split Burger--8425 S. La Cienega Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 4/20; reopened same day. Sewage system failure, unsanitary equipment, no toilet facilities.

Randy’s Donut Shop--210 N. Market St., Inglewood. Closed 4/12 to 4/14. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Royal Continental Restaurant--625 S. Fairfax Ave., L.A. Closed 4/29 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water.

Sizzling Wok Chinese Food--14560 Nordhoff St., Panorama City. Closed 4/13 to 4/14. Vermin infestation.

Sot’s Restaurant--8767 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima. Closed 4/22 to 4/23. Vermin infestation.

Susie Wong Restaurant--409 N. Robertson Blvd., L.A. Closed 4/2 to 4/5. Vermin infestation.

Taco Cita--523 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel. Closed 4/1 to 4/5. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Tacos Tacos No. 5--7290 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 4/20; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Truly Yours--9725 Reseda Blvd., Northridge. Closed 4/2; reopened same day. Vermin infestation.

VBC Seafood Market--711 N. Broadway, L.A. Closed 4/14 to 4/16. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Zacky’s Grill--660 W. 7th St., San Pedro. Closed 4/20 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Zinfendels--2020 Avenue of the Stars, L.A. Closed 4/24 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Restaurants reopened in April after being closed in March: B.C. Broasted Chicken & Pizza--308 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. Closed 3/31 to 4/2. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Elim Restaurant--2845 W. Valley Blvd., Alhambra. Closed 3/30 to 4/5. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

La Fonda Mexican Restaurant--2335 N. Durfee Ave., El Monte. Closed 3/31 to 4/27. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

May Wah Restaurant--1601 E. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/30 to 4/2. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

P.S. Santa Monica--1551 Ocean Ave., No. 130, Santa Monica. Closed 3/30 to 4/5. No toilet facilities.

Sonora Fast Food--4828 Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 3/31 to 4/1. No public health permit.

*Remained closed as of May 1.