December Restaurant Closures

The county Department of Health Services has the power to shut down food facilities for as short or as long a period of time as is necessary for the owners to correct conditions that pose a danger to the public health. Here is a list of the restaurants closed during December.

Adolfo’s Restaurant--7215 S. Hooper Ave., L.A. Closed 12/30 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water.

All American Pancake House--13847 Amar Road, La Puente. Closed 12/11 to 12/15. Improper storage or use of hazardous substances, poor general sanitation.

Arturo’s Restaurant--1239 S. Los Angeles St., L.A. Closed 12/12 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, no public health permit, unprotected food.

Bangkok Siam Cafe--29 S. Garfield Ave., Alhambra. Closed 12/20 to 12/22. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water, unsanitary equipment.

Barru--2265 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. Closed 12/20 to 12/22. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Brew House--1246 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica. Closed 12/7 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Broadway Pizza & Chicken--754 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 12/19 to 12/21. Unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment, no potable water supply or no hot water, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

California Donuts--801 S. Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 12/6 to 12/8. Contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation.

Carnitas Uruapan--2100 Cesar Chavez Ave., L.A. Closed 12/20 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Center Cafe & Deli--3800 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank. Closed 12/30 to 1/3. Unsafe food temperatures, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Charm Thai Cuisine--13539 Ventura Blvd., Van Nuys. Closed 12/2 to 12/5. Contaminated food, unsafe food temperatures, no potable water supply or no hot water, no public health permit, improper dishwashing method.

China Doll--3532 W. Beverly Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/16 to 12/19. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation, unsafe food temperatures.

China Express No. 7--1139 E. Colorado Blvd., Glendale. Closed 12/29 to 1/4. Vermin infestation, contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Chung King--11538 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/13 to 12/14. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Ciao Amore--11829 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/27 and remains closed.* No plans submitted.

CJ Lil Orbit’s Mini Donuts--1600 E. Holt Ave., Pomona. Closed 12/16 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Donut Inn No. 24--267 N. Pass Ave., Burbank. Closed 12/13; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

El Comalito Mexican Food--307 W. Arbor Vitae, Suite A, Inglewood. Closed 12/29 to 1/11. Vermin infestation.

Florence Pizza--7404 State St., Huntington Park. Closed 12/1 to 12/8. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Food Gallery--11702 Barrington Ave., L.A. Closed 12/22 to 12/27. Unsafe food temperatures, sewage system failure, poor general sanitation.

Go Go Cafe--140 W. Valley Blvd., No. 222, San Gabriel. Closed 12/20 to 12/22. Unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Golden China Restaurant--28168 S. Western Ave., San Pedro. Closed 12/14 to 12/15. Vermin infestation.

Greek Out--46 Windward Ave., Venice. Closed 12/8 and remains closed.* No plans submitted.

Han Yang Restaurant--18311 Colima Road, Rowland Heights. Closed 12/7 to 12/8. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Hong Dae Cafe--4273 W. Beverly Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/7 to 12/9. No public health permit, no potable water supply or no hot water, unsanitary equipment.

Hot Digity Dog & More--44657 Valley Central Way, Lancaster. Closed 12/12 to 1/18. Vermin infestation.

Hot House--12123 Riverside Dr., North Hollywood. Closed 12/5; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Jasmine Tree--11057 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/28 to 12/30. Contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Jonny’s Snack Bar--1645 W. Holt Ave., Pomona. Closed 12/7 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

KBC Restaurant & Deli--661 N. Broadway, L.A. Closed 12/15 to 12/16. Unprotected food, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Koras Restaurant--2629 N. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 12/27 to 12/29. No public health permit, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, unsafe food temperatures.

L.A. Donuts--3500 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/15 to 12/20. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Lighthouse Bar B. Q.--1708 S. Western Ave., L.A. Closed 12/2 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Little Tokyo Restaurant--150 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas. Closed 12/8 to 12/14. Sewage system failure.

Lou’s Burger--2031 S. Central Ave., L.A. Closed 12/13 to 12/16. Contaminated food, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Mahjarang--3954 Beverly Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/8 to 12/20. Unsanitary equipment, no public health permit.

Mandarin Fisherman--3777 Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Closed 12/13 to 12/15. No plans submitted, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Mariscos Del Rey--5949 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/22 to 1/20. No public health permit, unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, contaminated food, vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Mick’s Sub--1801 Ocean Front Walk, Venice. Closed 12/7 to 1/19. Contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation.

Momo’s--43437 Gadsden Ave., Lancaster. Closed 12/29 and remains closed.* Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Pancake Heaven--665 N. Maclay Ave., San Fernando. Closed 12/29 to 12/30. Contaminated food, poor general sanitation.

Restaurante Y Pupuseria Esperanza--5520 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/15 to 12/16. Unsanitary equipment, no potable water supply or no hot water, no public health permit.

Restaurante Taqueria El Sinalo--212 W. 5th St., L.A. Closed 12/6 to 12/13. Unprotected food, poor general sanitation, sewage system failure, improper dishwashing method, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Senor Pan--6107 E. Florence Ave., Bell Gardens. Closed 12/5 to 12/7. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation.

Simon’s Inflation Fighter--2836 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/3 to 1/9. No public health permit, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation.

Taco Rico--5455 N. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 12/2 to 12/6. No public health permit, sewage system failure, unsanitary equipment.

Taj of India--10676 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. Closed 12/12 to 12/14. Poor general sanitation and improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, posing in an immediate danger to the public health or safety.

Taqueria Jalisco--2521 E. Gage Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 12/6 to 12/9. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation, sewage system failure.

Tommy’s of North Hollywood--5072 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 12/12 to 12/13. Sewage system failure.

Tong Sing Restaurant--625 College St., No. 109, L.A. Closed 12/6 to 12/8. Unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment, no potable water supply or no hot water, poor general sanitation, improper dishwashing method.

Uptown Mexican Cafe--7040 S. Greenleaf Ave., Whittier. Closed 12/29 to 12/30. Sewage system failure.

Wolfgang Puck’s Express--1315 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica. Closed 12/13 to 12/14. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Woo Chon Korean Restaurant--14100 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena. Closed 12/7 to 12/9. Vermin infestation.

Restaurants reopened in December after being closed in November: El Gallito--3425 E. 1st St., L.A. Closed 11/29 to 12/1. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Los Gorditas--4649 W. Century Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 11/30 to 12/1. Vermin infestation.

Perla Del Mar--1125 1st St., San Fernando. Closed 11/30 to 12/2. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Waz Wah Cuisine of India--1140 Glendale Galleria, Glendale. Closed 11/1 to 12/12. Unsanitary equipment, dirty walls and ceilings.

Restaurant out of business after being closed in December: Hugo’s Tacos--747 S. Atlantic Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/9. Poor general sanitation, sewage system failure, no public health permit.

*Remained closed as of March 1.