October 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 necessary for the owners to correct conditions that pose a danger to the public health. Here is a list of the restaurants closed during October.

ABC Donuts--6303 Atlantic Blvd., Bell. Closed 10/6 to 10/7. Vermin infestation, no public health permit, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Alma’s Cafe--3839 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/27 and remains closed.* Poor general sanitation, no public health permit, unsanitary equipment.

Archie’s Pizza Factory--10322 E. Alondra Blvd., Bellflower. Closed 10/4 to 10/5. No public health permit.

Birrieria Tecalitlan--1182 S. Lorena St., L.A. Closed 10/20 to 10/27. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

Charter Suburban Hospital--16453 Colorado St., Paramount. Closed 10/25; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

China Inn--132 N. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Closed 10/11 to 10/12. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Chinatown Express--1001 S. Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 10/24 to 10/26. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Chuck E Cheese’s Pizza--5089 E. Florence Ave., Bell. Closed 10/5; reopened same day. Vermin infestation.

Church’s Fried Chicken--1811 W. Jefferson Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/4; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Church’s Fried Chicken--5101 Imperial Highway, Lynwood. Closed 10/24 to 10/25. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Don Hector’s--2256 S. Garey Ave., Pomona. Closed 10/31 to 11/2. Poor general sanitation, no potable water supply or no hot water.

El Gallo Giro Restaurant--7148 Pacific Blvd., Huntington Park. Closed 10/18 to 10/19. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, sewage system failure, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

El Pulpo Manco--307 E. Jefferson Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/4 to 10/6. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Garibaldi--6331 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 10/19 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

Gold Star Hamburgers--1623 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Closed 10/27 to 10/28. Sewage system failure.

Hernandez Club--4141 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/21 to 10/24. No potable water supply or no hot water, contaminated food, poor general sanitation, unsanitary equipment.

Kapihan Donuts and Fast Foods--1555 E. Amar Road, West Covina. Closed 10/12 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, sewage system failure.

Kim Po Chinese Food--4623 Rosemead Blvd., Pico Rivera. Closed 10/3 to 10/6. Poor general sanitation.

Lagos Cafe--4307 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/14 to 10/17. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Leo’s Hofbrau Restaurant--433 E. Alondra Blvd., Compton. Closed 10/21 to 10/26. Vermin infestation, poor general sanitation.

Marie Callender’s Restaurant--518 W. Las Tunas Dr., San Gabriel. Closed 10/19 to 10/20. Unsafe food temperatures, unsanitary equipment, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Mellol Burger--1000 S. Inglewood Ave., Lennox. Closed 10/27 to 10/28. Vermin infestation.

Miki House--11900 South St., Cerritos. Closed 10/3 to 10/4. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation.

Mimi’s Tacos--9021 E. Valley Blvd., Rosemead. Closed 10/7 to 10/15. No potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation.

Ming Palace--1461 S. La Cienega Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/11 to 10/12. Vermin infestation.

Nina’s Restaurant No. 112--307 E. Jefferson Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/4 to 10/6. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Noodle Wok--9706 E. Garvey Ave., El Monte. Closed 10/17 to 10/21. Unsanitary equipment.

Palayok Filipino Fast Food--22200 S. Main St., Carson. Closed 10/11; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Pearblossom Cafe--13120 Pearblossom Hwy., Pearblossom. Closed 10/27 to 10/28. Vermin infestation.

Pizza USA--11628 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/6 to 10/7. No toilet facilities, no public health permit.

Plaza Cafe--802 Fairmont Ave., Pasadena. Closed 10/20 to 10/21. Poor general sanitation.

Poseidon Manscos--4063 Slauson Ave., Maywood. Closed 10/13 to 10/14. Vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation.

Rally’s Hamburgers No. 134--3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/20; reopened same day. No public health permit.

S & K Donuts--739 W. Rosecrans Ave., Compton. Closed 10/13 to 10/18. No public health permit, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation.

Salt Shaker Restaurant--240 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena. Closed 10/4; reopened same day. Leaky roof.

Sam’s Burgers--418 W. 11th St., L.A. Closed 10/13 to 10/17. Poor general sanitation, improper dishwashing method, no potable water supply or no hot water, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

San Salvador Restaurant--685 S. Hoover St., L.A. Closed 10/5; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.

Seafood Strip--140 W. Valley Blvd., No. 212, San Gabriel. Closed 10/24 to 10/26. Unsafe food temperatures, poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unprotected food, unsanitary equipment, contaminated food.

Spitfire Grill--3300 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. Closed 10/18 to 10/19. Sewage system failure.

Subway Sandwiches--404 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 10/3 to 10/4. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Subway Sandwiches--12650 Sherman Way, No. 17, North Hollywood. Closed 10/21; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Sunny Dragon--140 W. Valley Blvd., No. 210, San Gabriel. Closed 10/24 to 10/26. Improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, poor general sanitation, contaminated food, unsanitary equipment.

Tomaso’s--25858 Tournament Road, Saugus. Closed 10/17 to 10/19. Vermin infestation.

Two Guys From Italy--6676 Yucca St., L.A. Closed 10/19 to 10/31. Poor general sanitation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsafe food temperatures.

Uncle--350 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 10/4 to 10/5. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Verdugo Hills Bowl Center--3237 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta. Closed 10/13; reopened same day. No public health permit.

Vista Valencia Clubhouse--24700 Trevino Dr., Saugus. Closed 10/3; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

Restaurants reopened in October after being closed in September: Han-Ting Chinese Food--2632 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 9/30 to 10/31. Poor general sanitation, contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

Pancake Corner--8938 Atlantic Ave., South Gate. Closed 9/30 to 10/3. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Remained closed as of Nov . 1.