A restaurant in San Marino was closed by the Public Health Department of LA County on Wednesday, June 18. Inspectors temporarily closed down the restaurant due to an imminent health hazard found during the inspection. The restaurant will reopen once the issues are corrected and verified.
Please note that the results mentioned here are from an inspection conducted on June 18. It may not demonstrate the future health inspection status of the LA food establishment.
Highlights
- Colonial Kitchen, a classic American restaurant, was closed down on June 18 by the health department.
- The inspection report cited a major violation as the cause for the restaurant’s closure.
- The restaurant will remain closed until the issues are resolved and it passes the reinspection.
Colonial Kitchen
- Where: 1110 Huntington Dr, San Marino, CA 91108
- When: June 18, 2025
Located in the San Gabriel Valley, Colonial Kitchen serves classic American fare for breakfast, including waffles and syrup, buttermilk pancakes, a Bloody Mary, and other favorites. The restaurant was closed after inspectors reported two major violations, one minor violation, and several GRP violations.
Inspection Summary
Inspectors from the public health department closed down Colonial Kitchen, citing vermin infestation. The restaurant was found to violate the section of the California Health and Safety Code that mandates the premises of all food facilities must be kept free of rodents, insects, birds, and animals. Non-compliance with this particular section was marked as a major violation.
Another major violation that was reported was in the case of food contact surfaces that were found to be unclean and not sanitized. A minor violation was reported as improper hot and cold holding temperatures were noted.
Further, the inspection report also listed several violations of the Good Retail Practices (GRP). Violations included issues with facility maintenance, such as improper storage of equipment and utensils, inadequate ventilation and lighting, and unclean or damaged nonfood-contact surfaces.
The report also cited improper storage and labeling of toxic substances, along with inadequate waste disposal. Personal items and cleaning supplies were not properly stored, and structural elements like floors and plumbing required attention.
Screenshot of Colonial Kitchen health inspection report (Source: ehservices.publichealth.lacounty.gov)
The restaurant must address the vermin issue and correct the remaining violations. Following that, a reinspection will be conducted by the health department, which will ensure compliance. The restaurant will be allowed to reopen once this process is completed successfully.
