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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→

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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The OC Health Care Agency presents a Food Safety Seminar for O.C. restaurants

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OC Health Care Agency Presents Food Safety Seminar for Orange County Restaurants

(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA), in partnership with Chairman Andrew Do and Supervisor Michelle Steel of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, will be hosting a Food Safety Seminar on October 10th in the City of Fountain Valley.

“We’re excited to help bring Orange County restaurant owners and managers together with representatives from HCA’s Environmental Health division to participate in this educational event,” said Chairman Do, who represents the First District including parts of the City of Fountain Valley. “This unique, in-person approach continues to strengthen ongoing dialogue between the County of Orange and our business community with the shared goal of protecting the health and well-being of dining patrons.” Continue reading→

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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This week’s Cochino List includes El Mercado Modern Cuisine and Blaze 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 Aug. 31 to Sept. 7, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

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This week’s Cochino List includes Velvet Lounge, Las Gueritas and Fancy Cake Bakery

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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 Aug. 24 to 31, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Velvet Lounge, 416 W. Fourth St., Santa Ana, Closed: Aug. 30, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Restaurant & Bar Las Gueritas, 230 W. Warner Ave., Suite 107, Santa Ana, Closed: Aug. 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 30
  • Fancy Cake Bakery & Restaurant, 12273 Westminster Ave., Suite B, Santa Ana, Closed: Aug. 28, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 29

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This week’s Cochino List includes El Ranchito, Carnitas Sahuayo and El Rincon Mexicano

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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 Aug. 17 to 24, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • El Ranchito Restaurant, 2201 E. First St., Santa Ana, Closed: Aug. 23, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Aug. 24
  • Carnitas Sahuayo, 402 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, Closed: Aug. 22, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Aug. 22
  • El Rincon Mexicano, 104 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, Closed: Aug. 22, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 23

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This week’s Cochino List includes Frida Cinema

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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 Aug. 10 to 17, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • The Frida Cinema, 305-100 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, Closed: Aug. 14, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Aug. 15
  • 5W Baby Market, 1212 S. Bristol St., Suite 22, Santa Ana, Closed: Aug. 15, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Tortilleria Flor de Mexicali, 1212 S. Bristol St., Suite 18, Santa Ana, Closed: Aug. 14, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Aug. 15
  • Ostioneria Bahia, 144 S. Tustin Ave., Orange, Closed: Aug. 13, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 13

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The first case of West Nile virus infection in Orange County has been reported, in Tustin

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County of Orange Reports First Human West Nile Virus Infection of 2018

(Santa Ana, CA) – A Tustin woman in her 70s was diagnosed this week with West Nile Virus (WNV) encephalitis. She is the first human WNV infection identified in Orange County, California this season.

In 2017, there were 38 reported human infections of WNV and 4 WNV-related deaths reported in Orange County. Most people who become infected with WNV do not experience symptoms, but about 20% will develop fever and may have headache, body aches, nausea, tiredness and sometimes a skin rash. More serious symptoms, such as severe headaches, neck stiffness, confusion, muscle weakness or paralysis, occur more rarely, but people who develop these symptoms should seek medical care immediately. People over 50 years of age and those with certain medical conditions are at increased risk of serious complications from WNV infection. Continue reading→

This week’s Cochino List includes The Barrel Room and Panaderia La Chapina

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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 Aug. 3 to 10, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • The Barrel Room, 324 W. Fourth St., Suite B, Santa Ana, Closed: Aug. 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 8
  • 1st & Fair Market, 2715 W. First St., Suite A, Santa Ana, Closed: Aug. 8, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Panaderia La Chapina, 2230 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: Aug. 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 7
  • Update:
  • Lola Gaspar at 211 W. Second St., Santa Ana, closed Aug. 2 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened Aug. 3.
  • Update: El Tapatio at 1214 E. Pomona St., Santa Ana, closed July 30 because of a rodent infestation, reopened July 31.

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This week’s Cochino List includes Lola Gaspar and El Tapatio

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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 July 27 to Aug. 3, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Lola Gaspar, 211 W. Second St., Santa Ana, Closed: Aug. 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • El Tapatio, 1214 E. Pomona St., Santa Ana, Closed: July 30, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Phat Ky Mi Gia, 14140 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove, Closed: Aug. 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 2
  • Sichuan Impression, 13816 Red Hill Ave., Tustin, Closed: July 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 31

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This week’s Cochino List includes Super Antojitos, Anita’s, Kebab Place and Quan Huong

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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 July 20 to 27, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Anita’s Restaurant, 2317 W. 1st St., Suite A, Santa Ana, Closed: July 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 26
  • Update: Jugos Victoria at 1421 S. Main St., Santa Ana, closed July 20 because of a rodent infestation, reopened July 23
  • Kebab Place, 306 W. 4th St., Santa Ana, Closed: July 24, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 25
  • Quan Huong, 5423 W. 1st St., Santa Ana, Closed: July 23, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 24
  • Super Antojitos, 1702 N. Bristol St., Suite D, Santa Ana, Closed: July 24, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 24

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