A periodic health inspection was conducted in the County of Los Angeles on Tuesday. In the inspection, a bakery and a Honduran restaurant received unsatisfactory scores. Due to the number of violations, the Public Health Department temporarily closed both establishments.
Please note that the results mentioned here are from an inspection conducted on May 27 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishments.
Highlights
- El Globo Bakery 2 and Casa Honduras Restaurant failed a health inspection.
- The routine inspection was conducted in Los Angeles on May 27, 2025.
- Both outlets have to cease operations until all the violations are addressed.
Two Los Angeles Restaurants Could Not Clear a Health Inspection
To ensure compliance with the California Health and Safety Code, food establishments undergo routine health inspections. In one such inspection, El Globo Bakery and Casa Honduras Restaurant failed in Los Angeles.
El Globo Bakery #2
- Where: 414 W Whittier Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640
- When: May 27, 2025
El Globo Bakery 2 in Montebello is known for serving freshly baked goods, and especially sweet bread. The bakery underwent a routine health inspection on Tuesday and, unfortunately, was found to violate the food safety code. The violations observed during the health inspection are listed below:
- Wiping and cleaning cloths were not stored in a sanitizing solution
- Food items were not properly labeled
- Toxic chemicals were stored improperly in the food preparation area
- The outlet failed to demonstrate the necessary safety permits
- Vermin infestation was noticed, and the facility needs to undergo vermin-proofing
- Nonfood contact surfaces were unclean
- The condition of the floors, walls, and ceilings was not in compliance
- The facility lacked adequate hand-washing facilities
- Plumbing across the kitchen area needs to be repaired
- Thawing of food was being done at room temperature and not as per the approved methods
Casa Honduras Restaurant
- Where: 9131 Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044
- When: May 27, 2025
Known for dishes like tajadas and carne asada catracha, Casa Honduras serves traditional Honduran fare. This restaurant offers authentic Honduran dishes such as tajadas and carne asada catracha to people in Los Angeles.
A health inspection was conducted at the restaurant on May 27. The inspection report highlighted vermin infestation at the outlet. Multiple other violations were also observed, which are mentioned further.
- Unclean premises and food prep area
- Unapproved and unclean equipment
- Nonfood contact surfaces had grease accumulation
- Equipment and utensils were not stored in their designated areas
- Prepared food items were not kept covered and protected from cross-contamination
- The facility did not have a food safety certification
- Consumer self-service cutlery and facilities were not maintained as per hygiene standards
- Hot and cold food holding temperatures were not maintained
Vermin infestation was the major reason for the closure of both food outlets, among many other violations. The outlets may reopen only after addressing all violations and receiving approval from the Health Department.
