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This week’s Cochino List includes Popeye’s Chicken, Big Lots and Santa Ana 98c

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Nov. 30 to Dec. 7, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Santa Ana 98c, 2140 S. Main St., Suite C, Santa Ana, Closed: Dec. 3, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Dec. 5
  • Popeye’s Louisiana Chicken, 1244 E. 17th St., Santa Ana, Closed: Dec. 3, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Dec. 4
  • Big Lots, 3321 S. Bristol St , Santa Ana, Closed: Nov. 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Dec. 1
  • Update: Dollar Tree at 3309 S. Bristol St., Santa Ana, closed Nov. 28 because of a rodent infestation, reopened Dec. 4
  • Giovanni’s Restaurant, 922 W. Williamson Ave., Fullerton,  Closed: Dec. 6, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Dec. 7
  • Kitchen at Trinity Christian Schools, 12761 Euclid St., Garden Grove, Closed: Dec. 5, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Dec. 6
  • Brewberry Cafe, 1198 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Closed: Dec. 5, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Champion Food, 17090 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley, Closed: Dec. 5, Reason: Unapproved construction/remodeling
  • John’s Incredible Pizza Co. at Buena Park Downtown, 8601 On The Mall, Buena Park, Closed: Dec. 5, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Chen’s Panda, 8422 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, Closed: Dec. 5, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Dec. 6
  • La Ideal Bakery, 1767 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, Closed: Dec. 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Dec. 6
  • Pho Mazing, 1156 E. Yorba Linda Blvd., Placentia, Closed: Dec. 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Dec. 5
  • Alberto’s Mexican Food, 17225 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, Closed: Dec. 3, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Dec. 3
  • Fritz That’s It, 710 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Closed: Dec. 3, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Dec. 3
  • Sodam Korean Restaurant, 1811 W. Commonwealth Ave., Suite N, Fullerton, Closed: Dec. 1, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Dec. 1
  • Hero’s Liquor & Market, 1811 W. Commonwealth Ave., Suites I-J, Fullerton, Closed: Dec. 1, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Dec. 1
  • Kotto Market, 1811 W. Commonwealth Ave., Suite M, Fullerton, Closed: Dec. 1, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Dec. 1
  • Dominos Pizza, 1811 W. Commonwealth Ave., Suite K, Fullerton, Closed: Dec. 1, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Dec. 1
  • O-Kaz-Ya Kitchen, 1811 W. Commonwealth Ave., Suite L, Fullerton, Closed: Dec. 1, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Dec. 1
  • Thai Princess, 13036 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, Closed: Nov. 30, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Nov. 30
  • California Fish Grill, 10569 Valley View Road, Cypress, Closed: Nov. 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Dec. 1
  • 7-Eleven, 8471 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: Nov. 29, Reason: Insufficient hot water/plumbing in disrepair; permit downgraded to prepackaged foods only, Reopened: Nov. 29

This week’s Cochino List includes Dollar Tree and El Tapatio Dos Mexicanos Grill

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Nov. 23 to Nov. 30, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Dollar Tree, 3309 S. Bristol St., Santa Ana, Closed: Nov. 28, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • El Tapatio Dos Mexicanos Grill, 1214 E. Pomona St., Santa Ana, Closed: Nov. 28, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Nov. 29
  • Update: Kathy Market Agua at 700 E. First St., Suite B110, Santa Ana, closed Nov. 20 because of a rodent infestation, reopened Nov. 23

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This week’s Cochino List includes Costa Azul Restaurant and Kathy Market Agua

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Nov. 15 to Nov. 23, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Costa Azul Restaurant, 800 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, Closed: Nov. 20, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Nov. 21
  • Kathy Market Agua, 700 E. 1st St., Suite B110, Santa Ana, Closed: Nov. 20, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Bobby D’s Mexican Restaurant, 2139 N. Tustin St., Orange, Closed: Nov. 20, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Nov. 20

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Many Orange County children still suffer from dental disease and lack of preventative care

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OC Health Care Agency Releases Oral Health Strategic Plan and Launches ‘Smile Habits OC’ Website

(Santa Ana, CA) – The Orange County Local Oral Health Program (OC-LOHP) was established within the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) with funding from the California Department of Public Health last January. The group was tasked with conducting a comprehensive oral health needs assessment and engaging stakeholders to develop a strategic oral health plan, which is available today at www.ochealthinfo.com/oralhealth.

The plan builds on the expertise of stakeholders across Orange County such as health care providers and clinicians, CalOptima, educational institutions, community based organizations, local governmental agencies, local coalitions and collaboratives and takes into consideration existing programs, policies, best practices and environmental factors.

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This week’s Cochino List includes El Paraiso Place and the Riverview Golf Course

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Nov. 1 to Nov. 9, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • El Paraiso Place, 1411 E. First St., Santa Ana, Closed: Nov. 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • River View Golf Snack Shop, 1800 W. 22nd St., Santa Ana, Closed: Nov. 7, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Nov. 7
  • Update: New Taste at 608 E. First St., Tustin, closed Oct. 29 because of plumbing in disrepair, reopened Nov. 2

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This week’s Cochino List includes Happy Place Nutrition

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Oct. 26 to Nov. 2, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Happy Place Nutrition, 1624 S. Main St., Santa Ana. Closed: Oct. 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • New Taste, 608 E. First St., Tustin, Closed: Oct. 29, Reason: Plumbing in disrepair
  • Hamle Supermarket, 9895 Warner Ave., Suite A, Fountain Valley, Permit downgraded to prepackaged food only: Nov. 1, Reason: Insufficient hot water/plumbing in disrepair

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This week’s Cochino List includes Taqueria de Anda and Majesty Restaurant

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Oct. 19 to 26, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Taqueria de Anda, 2610 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: Oct. 23, Reason: Plumbing in disrepair, Reopened: Oct. 23
  • Majesty Restaurant, 5015 W. Edinger Ave., Suite V, Santa Ana, Closed: Oct. 24, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Oct. 25
  • Update: Mom’s & Baby’s Market at 1640 E. First St., Suite F, Santa Ana, closed Oct. 17 because of a rodent infestation, reopened Oct. 23

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This week’s Cochino List includes Mom’s & Baby’s Market, Water Gourmet and El Paraiso Place

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Oct. 12 to 19, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Mom’s & Baby’s Market, 1640 E. First St., Suite F, Santa Ana, Closed: Oct. 17, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Water Gourmet, 1114 S. Bristol St., Santa Ana, Closed: Oct. 16, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Oct. 16
  • Nutricion Completa, 410 N. Bristol Ave., Suite G, Santa Ana, Closed: Oct. 16, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Oct. 17
  • El Paraiso Place, 1411 E. First St., Santa Ana, Closed: Oct. 12, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Oct. 18
  • Update: Tacos El Gavilan at 1258 E. 17th St., Santa Ana, closed Oct. 12 because of sewage overflow, reopened Oct. 12

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The County of Orange is hosting three upcoming free flu vaccine events

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Get your FREE Flu Shot!

Do you still need to get your flu shot this year? Chairman Andrew Do is hosting three FREE flu shot clinics to help the community prepare for flu season. These clinics are open to the public and provide shots at no cost. OC Health Care Agency nurses administer all vaccines on a first come, first serve basis.

The flu or influenza is a serious illness. It is more than just a runny nose and sore throat. The flu can make you very sick and cause you to go to the hospital or even lead to death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months and older get the flu vaccine (flu shot). You can protect yourself and those around you by getting a flu shot. Continue reading→

The West Nile Virus has claimed the life of a woman in Tustin

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For Immediate Release: Oct. 16, 2018

OC Health Care Agency Reports West Nile Virus Related Death

(Santa Ana, CA) – The first human death associated with West Nile virus (WNV) infection in Orange County has been confirmed by OC Health Care Agency officials. The case is an elderly female resident of Tustin who died with WNV infection complications.

It is especially important to take precautions against mosquito bites during WNV season. Recommended precautions include: Continue reading→

This week’s Cochino List includes Tacos El Gavilan

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Oct. 5 to 12, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Tacos El Gavilan, 1258 E. 17th St., Santa Ana, Closed: Oct. 12, Reason: Sewage overflow
  • Taiko, 14775 Jeffrey Road, Suite K, Irvine, Closed: Oct. 11, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Las Brisas, 1734 S. Euclid St., Anaheim, Closed: Oct. 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Oct. 12

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This week’s Cochino List includes Luv’n Donuts, Olmos Market and Uno Free Pizza

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Sept. 28 to Oct. 5, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Luv’n Donuts, 2729 N. Bristol St., Suite B4, Santa Ana, Closed: Oct. 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Oct. 5
  • Olmos Market, 1212 S. Bristol St., Suite 6, Santa Ana, Permit downgraded to prepackaged foods only: Oct. 3, Reason: Insufficient hot water/plumbing in disrepair, Full permit reinstated: Oct. 4
  • Uno Free Pizza, 2525 W. 17th St., Suite I, Santa Ana, Closed: Oct. 1, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Oct. 1

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This week’s Cochino List includes Taqueria La Vida and Market Novy La Mexicana

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Sept. 21 to 28, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Taqueria La Vida, 3620 W. First St., Santa Ana, Closed: Sept. 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 26
  • Market Novy La Mexicana, 701 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, Closed: Sept. 24, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 25

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This week’s Cochino List includes Gourmet Caterers, Pizza Hut and Mariscos Puerto Nuevo

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Sept. 14 to Sept. 21, 2018: Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Gourmet Caterers, 2217 S. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: Sept. 20, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Sept. 20
  • Mariscos Puerto Nuevo, 1515 E. First St., Santa Ana, Closed: Sept. 19, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Sept. 20
  • Asia Cafeteria, 715 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite 106, Santa Ana, Closed: Sept. 17, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Sept. 17
  • Pizza Hut, 715 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite 104, Santa Ana, Closed: Sept. 17, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Sept. 17

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This week’s Cochino List includes Tacos Y Birria El Guero

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Sep. 7 to Sep. 14, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Tacos Y Birria El Guero, 2330 W. Edinger Ave., Suite A, Santa Ana, Closed: Sept. 11, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 12
  • Update: Blaze Pizza at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Suite 196B, Santa Ana, closed Sept. 5 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened Sept. 7

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