November 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 endanger public health. Here is a list of the restaurants closed during November.

* Ambrose Pizzeria--6717 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier. Closed 11/8; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

* Ambrosia--9107 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. Closed 11/5 to 11/6. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Beto’s Mexican Food--2102 N. Long Beach Blvd., Compton. Closed 11/18 to 11/19. Sewage system failure.

* Catalina’s Canyon Grille--888 Country Club Drive, Avalon. Closed 11/15 to 11/20. Vermin infestation.

* China Express--4413 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 11/15 to 11/18. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Continental Taco--2355 Peck Road, South El Monte. Closed 11/26 to 11/27. Vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, no public health permit.

* Costco Wholesale--21300 Roscoe Blvd., Canoga Park. Closed 11/13 to 11/14. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* David Smith Deli--1 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica. Closed 11/26; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

* Delhi Palace--518 S. Azusa Way, La Puente. Closed 11/14 to 11/15. Unsafe food temperatures, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

* Dragon House--2102 N. Long Beach Blvd., Compton. Closed 11/18 to 11/19. Sewage system failure.

* 828 Seafood Restaurant--755 W. Garvey Ave., Monterey Park. Closed 11/19 to 11/22. No public health permit, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, unsafe food temperatures.

* El Alpha Y Omega--3223 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate. Closed 11/5 to 11/8. No public health permit, vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water, poor general sanitation.

* El Asadero--111 N. Pacific Ave., San Pedro. Closed 11/15 to 11/19. Unsafe food temperatures.

* El Parral Restaurant--2800 Firestone Blvd., South Gate. Closed 11/5 to 11/7. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

* El Tapatio--726 S. Hill St., L.A. Closed 11/5 to 11/6. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

* Hang Yang Restaurant--3903 W. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 11/12 to 11/13. Poor general sanitation, unprotected food, improper dishwashing method.

* Hoeichos Grill--5203 1/2 Fountain Ave., L.A. Closed 11/12 to 11/13. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* I & Joy Manhattan Bagels--815 W. Naomi Ave., Suite A, Arcadia. Closed 11/21 to 11/25. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

* Jalisco’s--2400 Santa Fe Ave., Long Beach. Closed 11/6 to 11/14. Inoperable kitchen sink.

* Korean Soup--3524 W. 8th St., L.A. Closed 11/13; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Las Palmos--7401 S. Alameda St., L.A. Closed 11/7 to 11/12. Vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures, contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Le Dolce--6 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica. Closed 11/27 to 11/29. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Legend’s Hamburgers--8701 E. Washington Blvd., Pico Rivera. Closed 11/4 to 11/5. Sewage system failure.

* Lenchita’s Restaurant--13612 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima. Closed 11/18 to 11/20. Poor general sanitation.

* Little Caesar’s Pizza--19433 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country. Closed 11/25 to 11/26. Vermin infestation.

* Los Compadres--7618 Rosecrans Ave., Paramount. Closed 11/14 to 11/21. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation.

* Los Compadres--633 N. Spring St., No. 8, L.A. Closed 11/7 to 11/8. Vermin infestation, improper dishwashing method, poor general sanitation.

* Los Tapatios--7891 Garfield Ave., Bell Gardens. Closed 11/12 and remains closed.* No public health permit, unsafe food temperatures, vermin infestation, sewage system failure, poor general sanitation.

* Mama Mia’s Pizza--2616 E. Candlewood St., Lakewood. Closed 11/22 to 11/27. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, sewage system failure, no potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation.

* MoDada--8115 Melrose Ave., L.A. Closed 11/20 to 11/25. No public health permit.

* Momi’s Place--2740 E. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 11/13 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no potable water supply or no hot water.

* Oscar Amezcua Fiesta Grill--327 S. Broadway, L.A. Closed 11/25 to 11/26. Vermin infestation, no potable water supply or no hot water, poor general sanitation.

* Paseo Chapin--2220 W. 7th St., L.A. Closed 11/26 to 11/27. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation.

* Plaza Deli and Grill--100 UCLA Medical Plaza, L.A. Closed 11/26 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation, gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.

* Pina’s Fine Mexican Restaurant--1430 W. 25th St., San Pedro. Closed 11/12 to 11/13. Vermin infestation.

* Taco Bell--405 E. Mission Blvd., Pomona. Closed 11/6 to 11/7. No potable water supply or no hot water, sewage system failure.

* Tacos Aztecas--14226 Leffingwell Road, Whittier. Closed 11/19; reopened same day. Unsafe food temperatures.

* Taqueria Fiesta--3819 N. Peck Road, El Monte. Closed 11/19 to 11/20. No public health permit.

* Taqueria La Penita--12710 E. Ramona Blvd., Baldwin Park. Closed 11/5 and remains closed.* Unsanitary equipment, no public health permit, unsafe food temperatures.

* Taxi Inn--1403 W. 3rd St., L.A. Closed 11/20 to 11/22. Poor general sanitation.

* Teriyaki Bowl--6043 Pacific Ave., Huntington Park. Closed 11/26 and remains closed.* No public health permit, non-approved equipment, unsafe food temperatures.

* Thai Heaven--2 S. Garfield Ave., No. 16, Alhambra. Closed 11/5 to 11/6. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

* Tokai--1428 S. Azusa Ave., West Covina. Closed 11/25 to 11/28. Contaminated food, unprotected food, poor general sanitation, unsafe food temperatures, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

* Twin Pan Express--228 N. Gaffey St., San Pedro. Closed 11/1 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

* Yaznin Malaysian Restaurant--706 W. Las Tunas Drive, Suites B3 and B4, San Gabriel. Closed 11/6 to 11/8. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Yummy Bowl--1015 S. Nogales St., Rowland Heights. Closed 11/13 to 11/20. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, vermin infestation, unprotected food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Restaurants reopened in November after being closed in previous months:

* Anna’s Cuisine--4850 Fountain Ave., L.A. Closed 10/10 to 11/6. No public health permit.

* Badhi Garden Vegetarian--1498 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/16 to 11/6. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

* Cafe Girasole--150 N. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills. Closed 5/3 to 11/12. No public health permit, no plans submitted.

* Chinese Cook--11053 Atlantic Ave., Lynwood. Closed 10/28 to 11/1. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* El Tropico--628 1/2 S. Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 10/23 to 11/1. No toilet facilities, no potable water supply or no hot water.

* Taco Village--3501 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello. Closed 10/22 to 11/12. Unprotected food, contaminated food.

* Tony’s Chinese Restaurant--756 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. Closed 10/23 to 11/6. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment, no potable water supply or no hot water.

*Remained closed as of December 1.