Pizza Supreme, a longtime slice stop on La Puente Road in West Covina, has been temporarily shut down after a routine Los Angeles County health inspection on Feb. 3 uncovered vermin issues and a string of sanitation problems. Inspectors cited everything from food being kept at improper hot and cold temperatures to handwashing stations that were either not stocked or not fully accessible. The closure will stay in place until the restaurant fixes the violations and passes a follow-up inspection.
What inspectors found inside
According to WhatNow, the county’s Food Official Inspection Report lists a major violation for evidence of insects, rodents, birds or other animals on the premises. Inspectors also flagged employee hygiene problems and improper use of hair restraints. The outlet reports that additional violations included restroom construction and cleanliness issues, inadequate ventilation and lighting, improperly stored personal belongings and cleaning chemicals, poorly maintained floors, walls and ceilings, mismanaged garbage, and equipment or utensils that were either not fully approved or not properly installed. WhatNow shared a screenshot from the county’s inspection portal and notes that all listed violations must be corrected before a reinspection is scheduled.
County rules on closures and reinspection
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health states that “Major Critical Risk Factors that are not corrected by the end of the inspection shall result in suspension of the Public Health Permit/License,” meaning a temporary shutdown like this one. Once the required fixes are made, inspectors set a return visit to verify compliance. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health guidance lays out timelines that range from immediate corrections for food-temperature and hygiene violations to longer windows for structural work or equipment changes.
Local context and next steps
Pizza Supreme’s own site and local listings indicate the La Puente Road location has been serving the San Gabriel Valley since the 1980s, giving it deep neighborhood roots. The owners will have to document their corrections and clear a county reinspection before they can reopen, a process that can stretch from a few days to several weeks depending on how extensive the repairs and upgrades are. Customers with recent orders or upcoming catering plans are advised to watch the restaurant’s official channels for reopening news and contact the county if they have any food safety concerns.
