September Restaurant Closures

The 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 September.

Adam’s Rib--1228 W. Francisquito Ave., West Covina. Closed 9/9 to 9/10. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water, poor general sanitation, improper dishwashing method.

Arunee Seafood Restaurant--401 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 9/25 to 9/27. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Big Bear Farm--922 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 9/30 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation.

Brite Spot--615 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro. Closed 9/17 to 9/18. Sewage system failure.

Cafe Moa Moa--3900 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/26 to 9/27. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation.

Cafe Quynh Mi--1457 E. Valley Blvd., Alhambra. Closed 9/4 to 9/6. Poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Chinatown Express--4201 Beverly Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/5 to 9/8. No potable water supply or no hot water, unsafe food temperatures.

Commerce Casino Chinese Kitchen--6131 E. Telegraph Road, Commerce. Closed 9/17; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Curry Palace--7619 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/19 to 9/20. Poor general sanitation, no public health permit.

Dok Do Sushi Bar--1543 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/18 to 9/19. Vermin infestation, contaminated food, poor general sanitation.

Donut World--12515 Carson St., Hawaiian Gardens. Closed 9/12 to 9/13. No potable water supply or no hot water.

El Capitan--1911 E. Gage Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 9/16 to 9/17. Poor general sanitation.

El Pollo Loco--111 E. Carson St., Carson. Closed 9/3; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

El Polo Necio--13031 Glenoaks Blvd., San Fernando. Closed 9/6 to 9/13. Poor general sanitation.

Fast Taco--2901 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 9/4 and remains closed.* Unsafe food temperatures.

Golden Lion Mongols Bar-B-Q--1 W. Main St., Alhambra. Closed 9/17 to 9/19. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

Golden Star Chinese Restaurant--11316 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 9/17 to 9/23. No public health permit, unsafe food temperatures, vermin infestation.

Greco’s New York Pizza--9250 Reseda Blvd., Northridge. Closed 9/5 to 9/6. No public health permit, unsafe food temperatures.

Hunan’s Cafe--1551 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. Closed 9/10 to 9/16. No public health permit.

Isa’s Restaurant--600 S. Alvarado St., No. 108, L.A. Closed 9/23 to 9/26. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Jack’s Kasbam--1860 N. Allen Ave., Pasadena. Closed 9/3 to 9/9. No public health permit, no plans submitted.

Ju Max 74--672 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 9/30 and remains closed.* Unsafe food temperatures, vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

La Hacienda Jal--2213 E. 38th St., Vernon. Closed 9/10 to 9/16. Vermin infestation.

La Pizza Loca--5040 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/18 to 9/19. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Las Carnitas--4003 E. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/4 to 9/6. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Latin American Restaurant--4107 E. Gage Ave., Bell. Closed 9/25 to 9/27. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Los Cunados Restaurant--6220 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 9/26 to 9/27. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Mandarin Gourmet--6300 E. Telegraph Road, Commerce. Closed 9/25 to 9/26. Unsanitary equipment, sewage system failure, improper dishwashing method.

Marisco El Tiburon--13628 Vanowen St., Van Nuys. Closed 9/18 to 9/19. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Mariscos Playas Tijuana--2000 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 9/12 to 9/16. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Mercado Cali-Mex--2250 S. Atlantic Blvd., Commerce. Closed 9/3 to 9/4. Contaminated food, unprotected food, unsanitary equipment, unsafe food temperatures, vermin infestation.

Micheles Tavern--10049 E. Valley Blvd., El Monte. Closed 9/10 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Mi Nuevo Ranchito Restaurant--1300 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/5 to 9/10. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Music Box--201 E. Bay State St., Alhambra. Closed 9/18 to 9/19. Poor general sanitation.

Myron’s Fresh Catch--4555 1/2 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/25 and remains closed.* No plans submitted, vermin infestation.

Neon Cafe--247 E. Main St., Alhambra. Closed 9/19 to 9/20. Poor general sanitation.

Neveria Jalisco--10736 S. Inglewood Ave., Lennox. Closed 9/25 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Round Table Pizza--1127 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena. Closed 9/5 to 9/6. No potable water supply or no hot water, poor general sanitation.

Scottie Breakfast House--128 N. Market St., Inglewood. Closed 9/24 to 9/25. No public health permit.

Star Taco--802 S. Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 9/30 to and remains closed.* No public health permit, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, no hand-washing facilities.

Subway Sandwiches--2901 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 9/4 to 9/9. Unsafe food temperatures.

Tacos Pueblo Viejo--7290 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/24 to 9/25. No potable water supply or no hot water, poor general sanitation.

Tamales Express--2223 E. Huntington Dr., Duarte. Closed 9/26 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted, contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Thai Beer--7513 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/10 to 9/11. Poor general sanitation, unsafe food temperatures.

The following are restaurants reopened in September after being closed in August:

China Express Foods--4301 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 8/28 to 9/3. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation.

Dragon Boat--140 W. Valley Blvd., No. 211, San Gabriel. Closed 8/9 to 9/1. No public health permit.

*Remained closed as of Oct. 1.