June 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 June. Allen Theater--3809 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate. Closed 6/17 to 6/26. Vermin infestation, contaminated food, unsanitary equipment.

Asia Deli--5105 W. Venice Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/1 to 6/4. Vermin infestation.

Blue Song Restaurant--12130-A E. Carson St., Hawaiian Gardens. Closed 6/3; reopened same day. Poor general sanitation.

Chinese Kitchen--11369 Atlanta Ave., Lynwood. Closed 6/18 to 6/25. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Corrina’s No.2--4606 E. Alondra Blvd., Compton. Closed 6/5 to 6/9. Vermin infestation.

Don Juan--160 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach. Closed 6/24 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

El Burro Loco--7108 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 6/17 to 6/24. No potable water supply or no hot water.

El Gordito’s--118 W. Ave. J, Lancaster. Closed 6/30 and remains closed.* Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, dirty walls and ceilings.

El Jarrito--17359 East Valley Blvd., La Puente. Closed 6/10 to 6/12. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

El Paisa Restaurant--2524 S. Central Ave., L.A. Closed 6/1 to 6/5. Vermin infestation.

El Paraiso Restaurant--245 W. Jefferson Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/25 and remains closed.* No plans submitted.

Guadalajara Restaurant--205 Broadway, Santa Monica. Closed 6/24 and remains closed.* Sewage system failure.

Happy Restaurant--3100 Imperial Highway, Lynwood. Closed 6/25 to 7/7. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Honey’s Restaurant--4880 Eagle Rock Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/17; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water, unsanitary equipment.

Jim’s Happy Chicken--12969 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima. Closed 6/9 to 6/10. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Joe Sam Chinese Fast Food--1257 E. Valley Blvd., Alhambra. Closed 6/24 to 6/25. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Kentucky Fried Chicken--13313 E. Artesia Blvd., Cerritos. Closed 6/1 to 6/2. Sewage system failure, unsanitary equipment.

La Azteca--4201 Chevy Chase Dr., L.A. Closed 6/17 to 6/18. Vermin infestation.

La Especial--7631 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 6/24 to 6/25. No public health permit, no potable water supply or no hot water.

La Especial No.3--2534 S. Central Ave., L.A. Closed 6/1 to 6/8. Vermin infestation, sewage system failure.

La Huerta Produce--2601 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 6/2 to 6/12. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

La Luciernaga--2712 Alondra Blvd., Compton. Closed 6/4 to 6/8. Sewage system failure.

La Villa Bar--4812 Temple City Blvd., Temple City. Closed 6/16 to 6/17. Improper dishwashing method, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Lenchos Bar--15334 San Fernando Road, Mission Hills. Closed 6/18 to 6/19. Vermin infestation.

Marie Callender’s--1649 W. Ave. K, Lancaster. Closed 6/3 to 6/4. Poor general sanitation, vermin infestation.

Mariscos Playas Tijuana--2000 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 6/1 to 6/5. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, no potable water supply or no hot water, unsanitary equipment.

Mellow Freeze--12218 E. Centralia St., Lakewood. Closed 6/24 to 6/26. Poor general sanitation.

Ocean Freeze Diner--1906 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. Closed 6/9 to 6/10. Vermin infestation.

Palm Restaurant--5273 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/4 to 6/8. Improper dishwashing method, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation.

Pizza Hut--2208 Artesia Blvd., Torrance. Closed 6/22 to 6/23. Sewage system failure.

Rincon Salvadoreno Restaurant--1668 W. Adams Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/23 to 6/24. Gross contamination of food preparation surfaces, no hand-washing facilities, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Rod’s Charburger--3101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 6/15 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

Scooters--14362 1/2 Telegraph Road, Whittier. Closed 6/1 to 6/3. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Shahrezad Restaurant--17547 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Closed 6/4 to 6/5. Unsafe food temperatures, employees without hair nets, improper garbage disposal, unprotected food, vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Siboney--14605 Prairie Ave., Lawndale. Closed 6/3 to 6/5. No public health permit.

Steer Burger--116 E. Live Oak Ave., Arcadia. Closed 6/10 to 6/12. Unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Swensen’s Ice Cream Factory--1355 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. Closed 6/11 to 6/15. Sewage system failure.

Taqueria El Biguton--4165 Beverly Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/26 to 6/29. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Taqueria Los Papuchos--22415 Norwalk Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens. Closed 6/23 to 6/24. Poor general sanitation.

Taqueria Tijuana--241 Florence Ave., L.A. Closed 6/26 to 6/29. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Taquerita Azteca Restaurant--10136 Long Beach Blvd., Lynwood. Closed 6/25 to 6/29. Vermin infestation.

Three Crowns--6224 Pacific Blvd., Huntington Park. Closed 6/25 to 6/26. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, unprotected food.

Vanessa’s Meat Market--3701 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 6/3 to 6/4. Vermin infestation.

Restaurants reopened in June after being closed in May: Barrios Pupusas--17367 E. Valley Blvd., La Puente. Closed 5/28 to 6/9. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Joanna’s Restaurant--104 W. Washington Blvd., Montebello. Closed 5/27 to 6/18. Contaminated food, unsafe food temperatures.

*Remained closed as of July 1.