The County of Los Angeles Public conducted routine food safety inspections across LA-based eateries on May 16. A dim sum restaurant, a donut shop, and a grocery store did not pass these inspections due to multiple health violations, including vermin infestation. Food inspectors ordered the three eateries to shut down for now.
Please note that the results mentioned here are from food safety inspections conducted on May 16 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishments.
Highlights
- Sheng Hui Dim Sum, US Donut & Croissants, and Ranchers Market were ordered to close by the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department following inspections on May 16, 2025.
- Vermin infestation was the major violation that led to the closure of the dim sum restaurant, donut shop, and grocery store.
- Other observed violations included dirty nonfood-contact surfaces, missing food labels, poor state of kitchen equipment, etc.
Sheng Hui Dim Sum
Inside view and food items at Sheng Hui Dim Sum (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 2889 Valley Blvd J, West Covina, CA 91792, United States
- When: May 16, 2025
Sheng Hui Dim Sum, located in West Covina, offers a menu featuring traditional Cantonese dim sum. Menu highlights include fried sesame balls, spare ribs, har gow, shrimp dumplings, and congee.
However, Sheng Hui Dim Sum was cited for many health violations in an inspection by the County of Los Angeles Public Health. Below are the observed violations on May 16:
- Vermin infestation
- Dirty nonfood-contact surfaces
- Missing supplies in the toilet
- Floors, ceilings, and walls in bad repair
- Poor state of kitchen equipment
- Permit suspension
US Donut & Croissants
Inside view at US Donut & Croissants (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 22416 Norwalk Blvd, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716, United States
- When: May 16, 2025
US Donut & Croissants, located in Hawaiian Gardens, was temporarily closed following a routine inspection on May 16. Menu highlights include cinnamon roll donuts, blueberry-banana muffins, all-fruit croissants, and pastrami sandwiches.
Food inspectors of the County of Los Angeles Public Health found that there were many health violations at US Donut & Croissants. They ordered its closure based on the following observations:
- Vermin infestation
- Toxic substances in the food prep area
- Improper storage of wiping cloths
- Unsanitary equipment
- Inadequate lighting and ventilation
- Dust and stains on floors, ceilings, and walls
- Dirty food contact surfaces
- Adulterated food
- No sign postings for the staff and guests
- Permit suspension
- Nonfood-contact surfaces in poor repair
Ranchers Market
Beverages at Ranchers Market (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 9001 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Leona Valley, CA 93551, United States
- When: May 16, 2025
Ranchers Market, a grocery store located in Leona Valley, was also ordered to close following a May 16 inspection. The market was found to be in violation of the set regulations by the County of Los Angeles Public Health. The organization even ordered the establishment to stop operations and shut down. All violations are given below.
- Vermin infestation
- Dirty nonfood-contact surfaces
- Improper storage of utensils and equipment
- Permit suspension
- Missing labels on food items
- Lack of maintenance of walls and ceilings
All three LA-based establishments will have to take corrective action based on the violations noted by the County of Los Angeles Public Health. While no date has been specified, the food inspectors might return for a reinspection.
