December Restaurant Closures

The county Department of Health Services has the power to shut down food facilities for whatever period of time 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.

Anthony’s Grill--12602 E. Hadley St., Whittier. Closed 12/29 to 12/30. Poor general sanitation.

B.B.Q. Banh Mi So No. 1--1087 E. Holt Ave., Pomona. Closed 12/7; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Big Tomy’s--936 Broxton Ave., L.A. Closed 12/1 to 12/2. Sewage system failure, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, contaminated food, unsafe food temperatures.

Brunos--1652 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. Closed 12/16 to 12/17. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

El Indio Azteca--4229 E. Slauson Ave., Maywood. Closed 12/14 to 12/17. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

El Usuluteco Restaurant--1320 Echo Park Ave., L.A. Closed 12/6 to 12/14. No public health permit, no potable water supply or no hot water, unsafe food temperatures.

Golden Lion--3311 N. Tyler Ave., El Monte. Closed 12/9 to 12/10. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Happy Days Restaurant--1327 1/2 E. 7th St., L.A. Closed 12/27 to 12/28. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Hollywood Charbroiler--7222 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/29 to 12/30. Vermin infestation.

Ikea Cafe--20700 S. Avalon Blvd., No. 900, Carson. Closed 12/30; reopened same day. Vermin infestation.

India Inn--1638 N. Cahuenga Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/9 to 12/10. Poor general sanitation.

Jays Bar B.Q.--1359 S. Redondo Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/7 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, no potable water supply or no hot water, no public health permit.

Ken & Yan--9706 E. Garvey Ave., South El Monte. Closed 12/16 to 12/23. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

La Bamba--4710 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/3 to 12/4. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

La Charrita--407 S. San Fernando Road, Burbank. Closed 12/28 to 12/29. No potable water supply or no hot water, no public health permit.

La Ygriega Restaurant No. 2--6803 Woodman Ave., Van Nuys. Closed 12/17 to 1/5. Contaminated food, unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, no public health permit.

L.A. Donuts--3500 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/6; reopened same day. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Mandarin Pavilion--14429 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys. Closed 12/21 to 12/23. Vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Mariscos La Paz--600 E. Rosecrans Ave., Compton. Closed 12/3 to 12/16. No public health permit.

Mi Tierra Restaurant--611 S. Spring St., L.A. Closed 12/1 to 12/2. Unprotected food, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

New Meiji--6711 La Tijera Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/8; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

The Pink--2810 Main St., Santa Monica. Closed 12/10; reopened same day. No plans submitted, no public health permit.

Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken & Biscuits--6384 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/3; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Puerto Nuevo Mariscos--6430 San Fernando Road, Glendale. Closed 12/27 to 12/28. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Puerto Vallarta--10909 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 12/28 to 1/5. No potable water supply or no hot water, no public health permit.

Ramayana of Westwood--1777 Westwood Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/7 to 12/8. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation.

Shane on the Glen--2932 Beverly Glen Circle, L.A. Closed 12/14; reopened same day. Sewage system failure, no plans submitted, no public health permit.

Sizzler Restaurant--3701 Santa Rosalia Drive, Baldwin Hills. Closed 12/17; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Sushi Masa--2139 Foothill Blvd., La Canada. Closed 12/20; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Taco Inn El Mexicano--38404 6th St. East, Palmdale. Closed 12/6; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Thai Cafe--6803 1/2 Woodman Ave., Van Nuys. Closed 12/14 to 12/22. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, improper dishwashing method, no public health permit.

Thai Chai Restaurant--13230 Burbank Blvd., Van Nuys. Closed 12/1 to 12/10. No potable water supply or no hot water, unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, no public health permit, vermin infestation.

Triple Deal Pizza--21608 Roscoe Blvd., Canoga Park. Closed 12/14 to 12/15. Sewage system failure, no public health permit.

Vine Street Bar & Grill--1610 N. Vine St., L.A. Closed 12/3; reopened same day. Poor general sanitation.

Winchell’s Donut House--3501 Slauson Ave., Maywood. Closed 12/13; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Yummy BBQ Restaurant--1220 S. Golden West Ave., Arcadia. Closed 12/13 to 12/14. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

Restaurants reopened in December after being closed in previous months: La Forchetta Restaurant--6263 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys. Closed 11/24 to 12/6. Vermin infestation, no public health permit, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Mol Restaurant--13710 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. Closed 10/29 to 12/8. Vermin infestation, improper dishwashing method, unsanitary equipment.

Restaurant out of business after being closed in December: Paris Restaurant--3313 N. San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead. Closed 12/13. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment, unsafe food temperatures.

*Remained closed as of Feb. 1.