Celia SoudryWe know restaurant owners are only human, but it's never a good feeling when you find out that your local market or favorite sushi spot has been shut down by the Los Angeles Public Health Department for unsanitary conditions and “gross contamination of utensils.” We've compiled a recent list of places that have been closed, either permanently or temporarily, until they can get some things sorted out (ahem, killing the rodents and burying the bodies).
Turn the page for a June/July list of restaurant closures:
Alfaro's Market, 4350-52 Normal Ave., L.A.
Date Closed: June 14, 2011
Reason for Closure: No plans submitted; No Public Health Permit
Baja's Produce, 1307 S Mateo St., L.A.
Date Closed: July 20, 2011
Reason for Closure: No potable water supply or no hot water
Clifton's Cafeteria, 648 S Broadway, L.A.
Date Closed: June 22, 2011
Date Reopened: July 01, 2011
Reason for Closure: Vermin Harborage; Vermin infestation
Cocohodo Wilshire, 3500 W 6th St., L.A.
Date Closed: June 09, 2011
Reason for Closure: No Public Health Permit
Cuyutlan Colima Restaurant, 2238 1/2 E 1st St., L.A.
Date Closed: June 17, 2011
Reason for Closure: No plans submitted; No Public Health Permit
Edible Arrangements, 5870 Melrose Ave., L.A.
Date Closed: July 19, 2011
Reason for Closure: No potable water supply or no hot water; No Public Health Permit
Erika's Tacos, 4100 E Whittier Blvd., L.A.
Date Closed: June 07, 2011
Reason for Closure: No plans submitted; No Public Health Permit
Gourmet Specialties, 1307 S Mateo St., L.A.
Date Closed: July 20, 2011
Reason for Closure: No Public Health License
Juicy Burger Shakes N Fries, 1820 N Vermont Ave., L.A.
Date Closed: June 08, 2011
Reason for Closure: No plans submitted; No Public Health Permit
Kingdom Dollar, 7609 S Western Ave., L.A.
Date Closed: June 20, 2011
Reason for Closure: No Public Health Permit
Lula Kabob Restaurant, 952 S Broadway N, L.A.
Date Closed: July 14, 2011
Reason for Closure: No Public Health Permit
Peter's Donut, 6252 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A.
Date Closed: June 08, 2011
Reason for Closure: No Public Health Permit
Saavedra's Produce, 1246 E Olympic Blvd., L.A.
Date Closed: June 02, 2011
Reason for Closure: Imminent health hazard to public health or safety
Sung Bak Sa Sushi, 1903 W Olympic Blvd., L.A.
Date Closed: June 23, 2011
Reason for Closure: No Public Health Permit
Wa Ssada Pocha, 379 N Western Ave, L.A.
Date Closed: June 21, 2011
Reason for Closure: No Public Health Permit
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