October 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. The Times each month publishes a list of restaurants closed by health officials. Here is the list for October.

* Bombay Sweets & Snacks--18526 S. Pioneer Blvd., Artesia. Closed 10/21 to 10/22. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Cafe Miro--809 S. La Brea Ave., L.A. Closed 10/15 to 10/16. Vermin infestation.

* California Salsa--201 N. Los Angeles St., No. 104, L.A. Closed 10/24 to 10/27. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsafe food temperatures.

* Casa El Rey--8532 E. Rosecrans Ave., Paramount. Closed 10/19 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.

* Cisco’s Juice Bar--696 S. Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 10/16 to 10/21. Vermin infestation, no public health permit, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Diamond Palace--225 Gentle Springs Lane, Diamond Bar. Closed 10/22 to 10/23. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unprotected food.

* El Jalisco Tacos--5427 S. Central Ave., L.A. Closed 10/3 to 10/15. Vermin infestation.

* El Nuevo Chapparal--16110 Old Valley Blvd., La Puente. Closed 10/15 to 10/22. Sewage system failure, no potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation.

* El Poyo--11901 E. Valley Blvd., El Monte. Closed 10/22 and remains closed.* No potable water supply or no hot water, vermin infestation.

* El Rincon Salvadoreno--12058 Saticoy St., North Hollywood. Closed 10/28 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation.

* El Sol Bakery--1107 E. 4th St., Long Beach. Closed 10/24; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* El Taco Loco--7455 Reseda Blvd., Reseda. Closed 10/23; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* El Tepeyac--3400 W. 3rd St., L.A. Closed 10/21 to 10/30. No public health permit, no plans submitted.

* El Tropico--628 1/2 S. Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 10/23 to 10/30. Contaminated food, unsanitary equipment, no plans submitted.

* Head 2 Toe--11010 S. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 10/15 and remains closed.* No public health permit.

* Hollywood Star Restaurant--5227 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/15 to 10/20. Vermin infestation.

* Hong Kong Chinese Food--453 S. Citrus Ave., Covina. Closed 10/21 to 10/28. No potable water supply or no hot water, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsafe food temperatures, vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment.

* Iguanas Restaurant--7308 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga. Closed 10/15 to 10/16. Vermin infestation.

* Imperial Jade Restaurant--7762 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga. Closed 10/15 to 10/16. Vermin infestation.

* Kelly’s Cafe & Bakery--11740 San Vicente Blvd., No. 105, L.A. Closed 10/2 to 10/5. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Kikusui No. 2--24584 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. Closed 10/1 to 10/2. Vermin infestation.

* La Nueva Ronda--136 S. 1st St., La Puente. Closed 10/16 to 10/17. No public health permit, vermin infestation.

* La Paloma Restaurant--1910 Cypress Ave., L.A. Closed 10/14 to 10/15. No potable water supply or no hot water, no toilet facilities, no hand-washing facilities, sewage system failure.

* Little Caesar’s--1009 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank. Closed 10/29; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Los Mandilones Restaurant--2319 S. Central Ave., L.A. Closed 10/29 to 10/30. Vermin infestation, no public health permit.

* Ma Belle’s Bakery & Deli--114 W. Bonita Ave., San Dimas. Closed 10/30 to 10/31. No potable water supply or no hot water, no plans submitted.

* Meccazabina Meat & Restaurant--401 S. Vermont Ave., No. 3, L.A. Closed 10/15; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* NBA Chinese Restaurant--11614 E. South St., Artesia. Closed 10/23 to 10/24. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* New Hong Kong Chinese Buffet--16230 S. Paramount Blvd., Paramount. Closed 10/8 to 10/17 and 10/28 to 10/31. Vermin infestation.

* Oki Dog No. 3--860 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A. Closed 10/15 to 10/17. Vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures.

* Paco’s Tacos--1131 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut. Closed 10/30 to 10/31. Contaminated food, improper dishwashing method, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, no potable water supply or no hot water.

* Panda Noodle House--4411 Eagle Rock Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/10 to 10/21. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Paradise Smoothies--171 Fox Hills Mall, Culver City. Closed 10/15 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.

* Peking Deli--20747 Amar Road, No. 8D, Walnut. Closed 10/23 to 10/27. Unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, vermin infestation, improper dishwashing method.

* Portobanco--5779 W. Venice Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/7 to 10/10. Vermin infestation, improper dishwashing method, unsafe food temperatures.

* Port of Athens--12430 Riverside Drive, North Hollywood. Closed 10/8 to 10/10. Vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils.

* Roy Roy Restaurant--5251 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Closed 10/11 to 10/14. No public health permit.

* Thai Dessert & Vegetarian--5185 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 10/29 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.

* Thai Hut Restaurant--1215 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina. Closed 10/30 and remains closed.* No public health permit, vermin infestation, unsafe food temperatures.

* Tropical--307 E. Jefferson Blvd., No. 125, L.A. Closed 10/9 to 10/10. No potable water supply or no hot water.

* Winny’s Cafe--12150 Hamlin St., North Hollywood. Closed 10/22 to 10/24. Contaminated food, vermin infestation.

* YMCA Ice Rink Snack Bar--5835 Carson St., Lakewood. Closed 10/30 and remains closed.* No public health permit, no plans submitted.

Restaurants reopened in October after being closed in September:

* El Cafetal--730 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington. Closed 9/25 to 10/17. Unprotected food, no potable water supply or no hot water.

* H & L Delicatessen--10610 Pico Blvd., L.A. Closed 9/24 to 10/17. Vermin infestation.

* Nuoc Mia Vien Dong--8150 E. Garvey Ave., No. 117, Rosemead. Closed 9/28 to 10/4. No public health permit, no plans submitted.

* 7 Venado--2007 W. 6th St., L.A. Closed 9/29 to 10/2. No potable water supply or no hot water, unsafe food temperatures, vermin infestation, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment.

* BBQ King Restaurant--416 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park. Closed 9/30 to 10/2. Vermin infestation, unsanitary equipment, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unprotected food.

* Phnom Penh Restaurant--1305 Portia Ave., L.A. Closed 9/30 to 10/2. Contaminated food, improper sanitizing or storage of multiuse utensils, unsanitary equipment, vermin infestation.

*Remained closed as of Nov. 1.