By Mary O’KEEFE

A Notice of Closure was placed on the restaurant Monna by Gev’s in the 3800 block of Ocean View Boulevard in Montrose. The restaurant had only recently opened. It is in the former location of Alissa’s Ocean View Bar and Grill that closed abruptly in December 2024. 

According to the Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health, Monna by Gev’s was closed on Nov. 7 for “lack of public health permit and failure to submit plans and approval prior to remodeling the food facility.”

“They did not obtain the necessary approvals from the Environmental Health Plan Check Program and Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Works, Building & Safety Division. The facility was referred to both departments for guidance on how to obtain the necessary permits,”  according to an email response from Public Health.

On its Instagram account the restaurant stated it would be closed for a “few days” and thanked everyone who dined with them and supported them. 

“Your warmth and kindness mean the world to us,” the post states. 

CVW reached out to the owners/representatives of the restaurant and they stated they had no information at the moment concerning this issue. 

There are a few steps that must be taken prior to reopening.

“The owners must contact the Environmental Health Plan Check Program and submit their proposed plans. Plans were submitted on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, as an Expedited Plan Review and reviewed on Nov. 17, 2025. Initial Plan Review Report with required corrections was issued to the project manager on Nov. 17, 2025,” Public Health stated.

The timeline of opening will depend on how promptly the “project manager addresses the required corrections, resubmits the revised plans to the Environmental Health Plan Check Program and secure(s) all necessary permits from LA County Building and Safety,” Public Health stated. 

Once a final inspection is conducted and the plans are approved, with fees paid, the restaurant will be able to open. 

The restaurant has received positive reviews from diners and had indoor and outdoor seating.