Health Code Violations

These food establishments were closed because of health code violations. The list, compiled from health department reports, reflects actions taken by the departments.

The District

Bao

1018 Vermont Ave. NW

Closed Friday for operating without hot water, a sewage backup, operating without a license, a gross unsanitary occurrence and failure to minimize pests.

China Boy

817 Sixth St. NW

Closed last Thursday for a gross unsanitary occurrence and failure to minimize pests.

Fat Face Bar-B-Que

5315 East Capitol St. SE

Closed last Thursday for operating without a certified food manager. Reopened that day.

Mesobe Restaurant and Daily Market

1553 Seventh St. NW

Closed Aug. 19 for operating without hot water, a gross unsanitary occurrence and failure to minimize pests.

Maryland

Savory Cafe

7071 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park

Closed last Thursday for operating without hot water. Reopened the next day.

-- Compiled by TERENCE McARDLE