Three restaurants were closed due to health hazards between Jan. 21-27 in the San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita.
The food facilities had their health permit suspended for either rodents or no working toilet facilities according to reports from the Los Angeles County Public Health Department.
Food facilities whose permits are suspended must close until another inspection determines the problems have been fixed. Closures can occur during routine and owner-initiated inspections, complaint investigations and re-inspections.
The department did not provide details about the nature of the rodents — like the number and where in the facility they were found.
If a food facility is closed for cockroach, fly or rodent infestation, sewage problems or for not having any water running through the facility it loses an additional seven points on top of the four points deducted for major health violations. Any time two major health hazards, such as unsafe food temperatures, are observed, the facility loses an additional three points in its inspection score.
Here are the facilities that were closed. The grade and points listed were on the day closed
Greco’s New York Pizzeria
Location: 19325 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana
Closure reason: rodents
Closure date: Jan. 25
Reopen date: Jan. 27
Grade: B, 81
El Pollo Loco
Location: 10651 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills
Closure reason: no working toilet facilities
Closure date: Jan. 27
Reopen date: Jan. 28
Grade: B, 87
Ichiban
Location: 27625 Shangri-La Drive, Santa Clarita
Closure reason: rodents
Closure date: Jan. 27
Reopen date: Jan. 29
Grade: B, 81