Los Angeles County health inspectors on Tuesday recommended that Peru Chicha Peruvian Restaurant in Gardena temporarily close after finding evidence of vermin and a string of sanitation failures that, in their view, boosted the risk of food contamination enough to demand swift fixes.
According to a report by WhatNow, county records show inspectors calling out vermin activity, unlabeled food-storage containers, dirty non-food-contact surfaces, and issues with equipment and utensils. That coverage includes screenshots of the official inspection entry and notes that inspectors recommended the restaurant temporarily cease operations until those hazards are addressed.
County record lists multiple code violations
The county's inspection record, posted on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health portal, lists plumbing and drainage problems, floors and ceilings that were not properly built or maintained, missing food-safety certification, and a permit status that shows suspension or revocation. Under department rules, the business has to correct the cited hazards and clear a follow-up inspection before it can unlock the doors to diners again.
Closure joins a wave of recent vermin-related shutdowns
Peru Chicha is one of several eateries in the region that have been closed or ordered to fix conditions after inspectors reported live vermin or other major sanitation failures in recent weeks. That trend has been tracked in local coverage and county closure logs, including reports from Canyon News and listings on RestaurantClosures.
What comes next for the restaurant
The inspection notes indicate Peru Chicha must address each cited violation and pass a reinspection before it can reopen; until then, the restaurant's permit remains in jeopardy. The business still shows an online menu and posted hours, but those public-facing listings do not override the county's reinspection requirement, according to the county record from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
