January Roundup of L.A. Health Department Restaurant Closures

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It's that time again ... to learn about all the lovely critters lurking in our city's restaurants and grocers. Worms were found in a Westwood McDonalds burger last month, the Beverly Hills Courier reported. Though it may just be another found a finger-in-my-chili scheme. What we do know for certain is what's written on the L.A. County Health Department's website each month: who has been shut down for vermin harborage, sewage, gross contamination of utensils, etc. Looks like Stephen King Burger (see list after the jump) is sticking to its horror roots...

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Africa: 1001 1/2 N Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. Date Closed: December 16, 2010 Date Reopened: January 04, 2011. Reason for Closure: Vermin harborage & vermin infestation.

Bara Nara: 2740 W Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. Date Closed: January 11, 2011. Reason for Closure: No Public Health Permit.

Bembi's Market: 2528 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Date Closed: January 11, 2011. Reason for Closure: No potable water supply or no hot water.

Blink: 3377 Wilshire Blvd., 200, Los Angeles. Date Closed: January 04, 2011. Date Reopened: January 10, 2011. Reason for Closure: Vermin harborage & vermin infestation.

Casa De Tacos: 7300 Topanga Canyon Blvd #8, Canoga Park. Date Closed: January 26, 2011. Reason for Closure: vermin harborage.

Corona Ranch Market: 5903 S Main St., Los Angeles. Date Closed: January 18, 2011. Reason for Closure: Food to be pure & free of contamination, etc.; gross contamination of utensils/equipment; un-safe food temperature; vermin infestation.

**Reopened** Enoteca Drago: 410 N Canon Drive, Beverly Hills. Date Closed: January 28, 2011. Reason for Closure: No potable water supply or no hot water.

Fogata Salvadorena: 5615 E Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles. Date Closed: January 25, 2011. Reason for Closure: Vermin harborage & vermin infestation.

Gourmet India Foods: 12260 Washington Blvd., Whittier. Date Closed: January 20, 2011. Reason for Closure: No Public Health License.

Great Western Steak&Hoagie Co.: 1720 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. Date Closed: January 13, 2011. Reason for Closure: No potable water supply or no hot water.

The Griffin: 3000 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles. Date Closed: January 20, 2011. Date Reopened: January 22, 2011. Reason for Closure: Vermin harborage & vermin infestation.

The Gumbo Pot: 6333 W 3rd St., #312, Los Angeles. Date Closed: January 19, 2011. Date Reopened: January 21, 2011. Reason for Closure: Gross contamination of utensils/equipment; vermin harborage; and vermin infestation.

Kubar: 6669 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Date Closed: January 27, 2011. Reason for Closure: Vermin harborage & vermin infestation.