Tag: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health(LACDPH)

BEVERLY HILLS—On April 20, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) published the monthly restaurant closures due to health violations. Four restaurants have been sited in our coverage area including the following. The Roof Garden, located at 9882 S. Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills, was closed on April 18, due to a violation of California health and safety code section 114259.1, Vermin infestation. The restaurant reportedly seats 61-150 people and is listed as “High Risk.” The Rooftop violations are as follows: Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied & accessible 2.0 MINOR Hot and cold water available 2.0 MAJOR No insects, rodents, birds or animals present 11.0 MAJOR Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean 1.0 GRP (Good Retail Practices) Permit suspended, revoked, modified, or closed for no permit 0.0 GRP The Roof Top Garden remains closed as of the publication of this report. Capitol Seafood was closed due to major violations in food temperatures, the condition of the food, the cleanliness of flat surfaces, and the presence of vermin. Capitol Seafood, located at 50 N. La Cienega Boulevard in Beverly Hills, was closed on April 7th. This restaurant has since reopened on April 13th. Dan Tana’s, located at 9071 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, was closed on April 15th due to a major violation of the California Health and Safety Code due to the presence of Vermin and the lack of cleanliness of flat surfaces. Dan Tana’s remains closed as of the publication of this report. La Maison De Crème, located at 265 S. Robertson Boulevard #2 in Beverly Hills was closed on April 3, and remains closed because they were operating with out a public health permit. The Samosa House, located at 2301 Main Street in Santa Monica, was closed on March 24 due to sewage and wastewater backing up into the kitchen, and unsanitary conditions/food contact surfaces. The Samosa House reopened on April 14th. The information from this report came directly from the LACDPH website and can be found under Facility Closures.  Explanations of report jargon may be found at the link below. RBF-Inspections-Intro By Sharon

SANTA MONICA—On March 23, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) issued new beach warnings for Los Angeles County Beaches. Beach closures include those in Santa Monica and Malibu. The LACDPH advises the public to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in Topanga Canyon beach to include 100 yards of the public restroom up and down the coast from Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach. The Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach is under a Water Quality Warning due to high bacteria levels. According to reports, the beach remains open, but water contact is highly discouraged. The Santa Monica Pier, Wilshire Boulevard storm-drain on Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica North Tower 12. While the ocean area remains under a water warning due to elevated bacteria levels, the pier structure and the businesses that operate there remain open. Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach includes the south-facing sandy beach East of Point Dume in Malibu. Reports indicate that as of February 2026, the cliffside was closed due to hazardous conditions making the trek to reach the sand unsafe. There was no current update on this section. Storm damage to the stairway there at Escondido Beach was in need of repair. Waters in Escondido Creek and Beach are not clean enough to swim. The bacteria warning remains in effect for this area and 100 yards up and down the coast from the creek is included in the warning. “Recent water samples showed bacteria levels exceeding health standards, which may increase risk of illness,” states the LACDPH. Warnings have been lifted for beaches at Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Tower 20. LACDPH notes recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-525-5662.   By Sharon

WOODLAND HILLS—According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH), over two dozen restaurants in the greater Los Angeles County area have been closed, as of February 10. Approximately 15 of those closures were due to live vermin on the premises, which could be rats or cockroaches. Other businesses had sewage drainage, and another was closed due to lack of cleanliness, or a way to clean the area. That may be lacking a sink or running water. According to the LACDPH inspection reports, the following restaurants have been closed for the month of February. The complete list may be found on the LACDPH website. It includes the month of January’s restaurant closures. Baja Fish-5780 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills No Method to Clean and Sanitize Available California Health and Safety Code Section 114095 India’s Tandoori, 5468 Wilshire Blvd, 90036 – No reason Listed for Closure India Sweet and Treats, 22009 SHERMAN WAY, 91303 Vermin Infestation Shakey’s Pizza Parlor, 13701 Foothill Boulevard, 91342 Vermin Infestation Hong Kong VIP Kitchen, 140 W. Valley Boulevard #107, 91776 Vermin Infestation 3rd Base Sports Bar, 1562 N CAHUENGA BLVD, 90028 Vermin Infestation Hashim’s Grill, 5575 W. Manchester Avenue, 90045 Vermin Infestation New East Town Hot Pot Inc., 18268 Gale Avenue, 91748 Sewage Discharge – California Health and Safety Code Section 114190 FU YI RETAIL STORE, 127 S. Garfield Avenue (Monterey Park) 91754 Vermin Infestation TRAXX, 800 n alameda Street, #122, 90012 Vermin Infestation Jin China Bistro, 123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka St Suite #202, 90012 Vermin Infestation KOREAN BBQ HOUSE, 123 S ONIZUKA ST # 302, 90012-No Reason Listed for closure PERU CHICHA PERUVIAN RESTAURANT, 14800 S WESTERN AVE 103, Gardena, 90249 Vermin Infestation Cole’s Restaurant 118 E 6TH ST, 90014 Vermin Infestation Denny’s 530 Ramirez St., 90012 Vermin Infestation The Blessing Market, 2520 S COMPTON AVE, 90011 Vermin Infestation Fairfax Grocery (Sami’s) 511 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036-No Closure Reason Provided Pizza Supreme LLC, 19070 W. La Puente Road, West Covina, 91792 Vermin Infestation LIU ROAST FISH, 227 W. Valley Boulevard 128C, San Gabriel 91776 Vermin Infestation Potato Powder Love Noodle, 227 W VALLEY BLVD 118A, San Gabriel, 91776 Vermin Infestation Rancho Mart, 5559 Atlantic Boulevard, Maywood, 90270 No Method to Clean and Sanitize Available California Health and Safety Code Section 114095   By Sharon