The Los Angeles 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 restaurants closed during December. Amapola Mexican Deli No. 2--6000 Atlantic Blvd., Maywood. Closed 12/6 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit.
Ashoka of India--18614 S. Pioneer Blvd., Artesia. Closed 12/21 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation; unsafe food temperatures.
Booth C, Century-Crenshaw Swap Meet--10100 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood. Closed 12/17 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit.
Broaster Chicken--1440 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello. Closed 12/5 to 12/7. Contaminated food; unprotected food; employees without hair nets.
Cabrera's Restaurant--625 E. Live Oak Ave., Arcadia. Closed 12/24 to 12/27. Vermin infestation; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.
Casa de Tacos--2015 1/2 S. Hacienda Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/4; reopened same day. Sewage system failure
Chavo's Place--2744 E. Olympic Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/11 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit.
China Beauty Restaurant--5465 N. Figueroa St., L.A. Closed 12/26 and remains closed.* Unsafe food temperatures; poor general sanitation; vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment.
Danny's Dogs--1201 San Fernando Road, San Fernando. Closed 12/21; reopened same day. No potable water supply or no hot water.
Der Wienerschnitzel--10991 Lower Azusa Road, El Monte. Closed 12/17 to 12/18. No potable water supply or no hot water.
Early World Restaurant--401 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Closed 12/4 to 12/5. Vermin infestation; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.
El Amigo--1820 Broadway, Santa Monica. Closed 12/18 to 12/27. Unsafe food temperatures; vermin infestation.
El Farallon Restaurant--3551 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/28 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.
El Molino Rojo--601 Compton Blvd., Compton. Closed 12/6 to 12/11. Vermin infestation.
Georgia's Cafeteria--5850 S. Main St., L.A. Closed 12/27 to 12/28. Sewage system failure.
House of Low's--18483 E. Colima Road, Rowland Heights. Closed 12/4 to 12/7. Vermin infestation; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.
Hurry Curry of Tokyo--2131 Sawtelle Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/12; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.
Jim's Burgers No. 3--2124 Pacific Coast Highway, Lomita. Closed 12/21; reopened same day. No public health permit.
Karen's Coffee Shop--716 Newmark Mall, Montebello. Closed 12/20 to 12/22. Contaminated food; poor general sanitation; unsanitary equipment; vermin infestation; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces; unsafe food temperatures.
Kentucky Fried Chicken--2015 S. Hacienda Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/4; reopened same day. Sewage system failure.
Kentucky Fried Chicken--300 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. Closed 12/27 to 12/28. Sewage system failure.
Kim Dat Restaurant--18309 Pioneer Blvd., Artesia. Closed 12/17 to 12/20. Sewage system failure; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.
King Teriyaki--4328 S. Crenshaw Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/21 to 12/26. No potable water supply or no hot water.
La Escondida--15317 S. San Pedro St., Gardena. Closed 12/18 and remains closed.* No public health permit; no plans submitted.
Lee's Restaurant--13000 S. Avalon Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/27 and remains closed.* No plans submitted; no public health permit.
Luck's Place--4148 E. Whittier Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/7 to 12/11. No potable water supply or no hot water.
Miami Cafe--6113 Reseda Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/14 to 12/19. Improper rubbish disposal.
Newberry's Restaurant--6901 Pacific Blvd., Huntington Park. Closed 12/20 and remains closed.* Sewage system failure.
Out To Lunch--1875 Century Park East, L.A. Closed 12/13 to 12/17. No potable water supply or no hot water.
Pacific Restaurant--6300 Pacific Blvd., Huntington Park. Closed 12/13 and remains closed.* Unsanitary equipment; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces.
Pad Thai Pizza--5312 York Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/18 to 12/21. No plans submitted; no public health permit.
Panda Bakery and Restaurant--3317 N. San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead. Closed 12/17 to 12/21. Vermin infestation; unsanitary equipment; no public health permit; gross contamination of food preparation surfaces; unsafe food temperatures.
Panda House Restaurant--802 S. Alvarado St., L.A. Closed 12/6 to 12/7. Unsanitary equipment.
Peach Garden Live Fish Restaurant--9706 E. Garvey Ave., South El Monte. Closed 12/26 to 12/27. Vermin infestation.
Ruen Pair Thai Restaurant--5257 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/20 and remains closed.* Vermin infestation; no potable water supply or no hot water.
San Pedro Bar--2254 W. Venice Blvd., L.A. Closed 12/13 to 12/14. No potable water supply or no hot water; vermin infestation.
