The County of Los Angeles Public Health Department identified violations of the California Health and Safety Code at multiple restaurants in Los Angeles. In a health inspection conducted on May 7, three of them were ordered to close until all the violations are eliminated.
Please note that the results mentioned here are from a particular inspection conducted on May 7 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishments.
Highlights
- A health inspection was conducted at several food establishments in Los Angeles on May 7.
- The three closures were attributed mainly to vermin infestations.
- Until all the violations at the facilities are fixed, the restaurants cannot operate.
Restaurants Faced Closure in Los Angeles
Routine health inspections at food outlets within the County monitor compliance with the California Health and Safety Code. Failing these inspections leads to strict repercussions. Three restaurants in Los Angeles faced a temporary closure upon failing a health inspection conducted on May 7, 2025.
Mi Ranchito III
- Where: 826 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93534
- When: May 7, 2025
Mi Ranchito is a Mexican restaurant that was established in 1997 and has outlets at 11 locations. The outlet in Lancaster was inspected and did not meet required standards, which led to its temporary closure. Violations that were observed during the inspection included:
- Vermin infestation was observed within the premises.
- Proper vermin-proofing and cleanliness were missing.
- Nonfood contact surfaces had grease accumulation.
- The facility did not have a valid food safety certification.
- Unclean toilets were observed.
- Food contact surfaces were in unclean and unsanitary conditions.
Wolfsglen
- Where: 1071 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
- When: May 7, 2025
Wolfsglen is a restaurant with a fine dining menu and polished interiors. The restaurant is famous among diners for its high-class experience, but unfortunately, a lot of food safety lapses were discovered at the premises during a health inspection, which are mentioned further.
- Presence of rodents and insects within the facility.
- The equipment needs repair as they were not in good condition.
- The food safety certificate was missing.
- Handwashing facilities were not adequate.
- No backflow devices were installed.
- Restrooms did not meet cleanliness and construction standards.
- Unsanitized and unclean food contact surfaces were noticed.
Golden Ox
- Where: 10060 Mills Ave, Whittier, CA 90604
- When: May 7, 2025
Golden Ox is a family restaurant in Whittier. The restaurant was not complying with food safety standards, and vermin infestation was the major reason for its closure. The rest of the violations that were observed at the restaurant are mentioned below.
- Separation of personal/cleaning items and vermin-proofing at the restaurant was missing.
- Unapproved equipment was being used.
- Inadequate supply of handwashing facilities.
- Lack of a person to demonstrate food safety knowledge.
- Improper plumbing facilities.
- The condition of the utensils, floor, walls, and ceilings was not in good repair.
A reinspection at these restaurants will be the next step before they are allowed to reopen. Details for reinspection are not announced yet, but the restaurants are expected to resolve the safety issues are expected to address the violations promptly to avoid any food safety hazard.
