January Restaurant Closures
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The county Department of Health Services can 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 in January.
A Coffee Shoppe--6001 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/20 and remains closed.* Contaminated food.
Ameci Restaurant--11229 Tampa Ave., Northridge. Closed 1/22 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water because of earthquake.
Arunee’s--10140 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake. Closed 1/11 to 1/12. Unsafe food temperatures, sewage system failure, gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.
Bale Restaurant--818 N. Broadway, L.A. Closed 1/31 and remains closed.* Unsafe food temperatures, unprotected food, no potable water supply or no hot water.
Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream Store No. 79--9514 Reseda Blvd., Northridge. Closed 1/19 and remains closed.* No toilet facilities, no potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Beach Club--201 Palisades Beach Road, Santa Monica. Closed 1/28 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit due to earthquake.
Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine--685 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood. Closed 1/20; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
The Bullet--10522 Burbank Blvd., Burbank. Closed 1/6 to 1/7. Vermin infestation.
Cafe Au Lait Bakery--19325 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. Closed 1/6 to 1/7. No public health permit, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsafe food temperatures, sewage system failure.
Cafe Cito Salvadorino--412 W. Anaheim St., Long Beach. Closed 1/3; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water, no electricity.
Carl’s Jr. Restaurant--9505 Sepulveda Blvd., Sepulveda. Closed 1/22 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Casa Carnitas--4067 W. Beverly Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/13 to 1/14. No potable water supply or no hot water.
Casa El Sol--1900 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 1/11 to 1/12. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.
Chester Washington Golf Course Restaurant--1930 120th St., L.A. Closed 1/15 to 1/24. Sewage system failure.
Chili’s Grill & Bar--9200 Reseda Blvd., Northridge. Closed 1/19 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
China Wok Express--8830 S. Painter Ave., Whittier. Closed 1/6; reopened same day. No public health permit.
Delhi Palace--518 S. Azusa Way, La Puente. Closed 1/11 to 1/12. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.
Domino’s Pizza--13931 Van Nuys Blvd., Arleta. Closed 1/25 and remains closed.* Unsanitary equipment, no potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Downtowner Bar & Grill--624 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Closed 1/4 to 1/7. No potable water supply or no hot water.
El Pollo Loco--4544 Saugus Ave., Sherman Oaks. Closed 1/22 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
El Salvador Family Restaurant--1250 S. Catalina St., L.A. Closed 1/10; reopened same day. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.
El Taco Loco--13628 Vanowen St., Van Nuys. Closed 1/25 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Famous Double Eagle--1822 West 7th St., L.A. Closed 1/11 to 1/13. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.
Giuliano’s--9631 Reseda Blvd., Northridge. Closed 1/19 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Golden Chopsticks--9048 Woodley Ave. Ste. A, North Hills. Closed 1/22 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water, sewage system failure due to earthquake.
Golden Chopsticks--5206 Laurel Canyon Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 1/20 to 1/21. No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Golden Dragon Restaurant--4838 S. Eastern Ave., Commerce. Closed 1/12 to 1/13. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.
Hollywood Cafe--7060 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/19; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Hurry Curry--2131 Sawtelle Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/27 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water.
Ichiban of Japan--725 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 1/26 to 1/27. No potable water supply or no hot water.
Kabuki Sushi--9701 Reseda Blvd., Northridge. Closed 1/19 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Kentucky Fried Chicken--10317 Mason Ave., Chatsworth. Closed 1/21 and remains closed.* Sewage system failure, no potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
La Sorpresa Restaurant-Bar--4253 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 1/3 and remains closed.* No public health permit.
Light and Healthy Restaurant--1115 Gayley Ave., L.A. Closed 1/12 to 1/13. No potable water supply or no hot water.
Little Caesar’s Pizza--4044 N. Peck Road, El Monte. Closed 1/10; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.
The Living Room--110 S. La Brea Ave., L.A. Closed 1/22; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Mariscos El Vuelve a La Vida--8408 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. Closed 1/20 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Mercado Numero Uno Kitchen--701 E. Jefferson Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/5; reopened same day. Unsafe food temperatures, no potable water supply or no hot water.
Nawab of India--1621 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 1/12 to 1/21. Vermin infestation.
Patrick’s Roadhouse--106 Entrada Dr., Santa Monica. Closed 1/30 to 1/31. No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Pioneer Take-Out No. 8--12940 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 1/12 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, contaminated food, dirty walls and ceilings.
Pizza Hut--20901 Lassen St., Chatsworth. Closed 1/22 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Ribs USA--2711 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. Closed 1/23 to 1/25. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Rich Mans Pour Mans Bar & Lounge--13809 Roscoe Blvd., Panorama City. Closed 1/22 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Road to China--9840 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth. Closed 1/19 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Rosarito Bar--13715 1/2 Vanowen St., Van Nuys. Closed 1/14 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water.
Sbarro Italian Eatery--735 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 1/26 to 1/27. No potable water supply or no hot water.
Subway Sandwiches--16060 Ventura Blvd., No. 114, Encino. Closed 1/23 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Subway Sandwiches--10309 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. Closed 1/22 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Subway Sandwiches & Salads--18456 Dearborn Court, Northridge. Closed 1/19 and remains closed.* No toilet facilities due to earthquake.
Subway Sandwiches & Salads--19300 Rinaldi St., Ste. D, Northridge. Closed 1/20 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Sushi 101--11331 Moorpark St., Studio City. Closed 1/19 to 1/20. No potable water supply or no hot water, unsafe food temperatures due to earthquake.
Tacos El Torito No. 2--7324 S. San Pedro St., L.A. Closed 1/12 and remains closed.* Sewage system failure, no potable water supply or no hot water.
Talking Room--1218 3rd St., Santa Monica. Closed 1/26 to 1/27. Sewage system failure.
Tasty Donuts--18521 Burbank Blvd., Tarzana. Closed 1/23 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, sewage system failure due to earthquake.
Thai Dining--10953 Venice Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/12 to 1/13. No potable water supply or no hot water.
Thai Room Siamese Kitchen--821 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank. Closed 1/11 to 1/12. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.
Tony Roma’s A Place For Ribs--15760 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Closed 1/22 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Triple Deal Pizza--21608 Roscoe Blvd., Canoga Park. Closed 1/23 and remains closed.* Unsanitary equipment, contaminated food due to earthquake.
Truly Yours--9725 Reseda Blvd., Northridge. Closed 1/19 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Valley’s Best Burgers--20116 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. Closed 1/22 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Victoria Gardens--9761 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Sun Valley. Closed 1/20 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water, improper dishwashing method.
Virgilio’s--2611 La Cienega Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/28; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
The Webb--8100 Webb Ave., Sun Valley. Closed 1/22 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Western Tacos--1516 1/2 N. Western Ave., L.A. Closed 1/7 and remains closed.* No public health permit.
Winchell’s Donut House--20918 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Closed 1/23 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
Yum Yum Donuts--10426 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier. Closed 1/11 and remains closed.* Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, contaminated food.
Yum Yum Donuts--1976 S. La Cienega Blvd., L.A. Closed 1/19; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water due to earthquake.
*Remained closed as of Feb. 1.
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