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This week’s Cochino List includes the Bars at the Observatory in Santa Ana

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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 April 13 – April 20. 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 Santa Ana Healthcare and Wellness Center and a Corner Bakery Cafe

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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 April 6 – April 13. 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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OC Health Care Agency completes assessments of the Civic Center’s homeless

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OC Health Care Agency Completes Assessments of Homeless Individuals in Civic Center

Santa Ana, Calif. (April 13, 2018) – As of April 10, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA), in partnership with the City of Santa Ana Police Department, completed all assessments of homeless individuals residing in the Civic Center. The Civic Center area is bounded by Civic Center Drive to the north, Santa Ana Boulevard/Fourth Street to the south, Flower Street to the west and Sycamore Street to
the east.

As of April 12, the Plaza of the Flags area in the Civic Center was cleared of any encampments. Continue reading→

This week’s Cochino List includes Santa Ana’s El Tapatio, Hidden House Coffee and the Happy Buffet

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries they inspected and shut down for the week of March 30 – April 6. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • El Tapatio Restaurant, 1214 E. Pomona St., Santa Ana; rodent infestation; closed April 2, reopened April 3.
  • Hidden House Coffee, 511 E. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana; rodent infestation; closed April 3, reopened April 3.
  • Centro de Nutricion, 12627 Westminster Blvd., Santa Ana; lack of power/utilities; closed April 5, reopened April 5.
  • Happy Buffet, 2158 S. Bristol St., Santa Ana; rodent infestation; closed April 4, reopened April 5.
  • Quattro Caffé at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa; cockroach infestation; closed April 6.
  • Saigon 9 Restaurant, 12801 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove; cockroach infestation; closed April 4, reopened April 5.
  • Com Viet, 10131 Westminster Ave., Garden Grove; cockroach infestation; closed April 4.
  • Sweet Origin, 92 Corporate Park, Irvine; operating without a valid health permit; closed April 5, reopened April 5.
  • Big Dan’s Donuts, 252 S. Euclid St., Anaheim; cockroach infestation; closed April 4.
  • Crawfish Cave, 150 S. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton; rodent infestation; closed April 3, reopened April 3.
  • Great China Kitchen, 9904 Katella Ave., Anaheim; cockroach infestation; closed April 3, reopened April 4.
  • Inka Mama’s, 821 Via Suerte Ave., San Clemente; cockroach infestation; closed April 3, reopened April 4.
  • Mas’ Chinese Islamic Restaurant, 601 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Anaheim; cockroach infestation; closed April 3, reopened April 4.
  • La Carreta Supermarket, 4637 E. Chapman Ave., Orange; plumbing in disrepair; closed April 3, reopened April 3.
  • Knowlwood, 5665 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim; cockroach infestation; closed April 3.
  • Curry House, 10953 Meridian Drive, Cypress, sewage overflow; closed March 31, reopened April 1.
  • Sushi World, 10953 Meridian Drive, Cypress; sewage overflow; closed March 31, reopened April 1.

This week’s Cochino List includes El Moctezuma Restaurant in Santa Ana

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries they inspected and shut down for the week of March 23-30. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • El Moctezuma Restaurant, 809 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana; rodent infestation; closed March 28, reopened March 29.
  • AnQi Gourmet Bristo, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa; cockroach infestation; closed March 28, reopened March 29.

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This week’s Cochino List includes Friendly Market and Euclid Market

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries they inspected and shut down for the week of March 16-23. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Friendly Market, 910 W. Myrtle St., Santa Ana; rodent infestation; closed March 21, reopened March 22.
  • Euclid Market, 630 S. Euclid St., Santa Ana; operating without a valid health permit; closed March 20, reopened March 20.
  • La Siesta Mexican Food, 1010 N. Batavia St., Orange; cockroach infestation; closed March 20, reopened March 21.

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This week’s Cochino List includes Inka Mama’s, 7-Eleven and the kitchen at Nova Academy

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries they inspected and shut down for the week of March 9-16. 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 Crepe Maker and Cinnabon at the MainPlace Mall

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries they inspected and shut down for the week of Feb. 16-23. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Crepe Maker aka Le Crepe at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana; sewage overflow; closed Feb. 22.
  • Cinnabon at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana; insufficient hot water; closed Feb. 22, reopened Feb. 22.

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This week’s Cochino List includes the BurgerStop and Dave & Buster’s

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries they inspected and shut down for the week of Feb. 9.-16 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 the Frida Cinema, La Union Market and Majesty Restaurant

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries they inspected and shut down for the week of Feb. 2-Feb. 9. 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 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana; rodent infestation; closed Feb. 6, reopened Feb. 7.
  • La Union Market, 1432 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana; rodent infestation; closed Feb. 7, reopened Feb. 9.
  • Majesty Restaurant, 5015 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana; rodent infestation; closed Feb. 7, reopened Feb. 8.

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This week’s Cochino List includes Mixabowl, Hopper & Burr and Jugos Victoria

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries they inspected and shut down for the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 2. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Mixabowl at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana; operating without a valid health permit; closed Jan. 31, reopened Feb. 1.
  • Hopper & Burr, 202 W. 4th St., Santa Ana; operating without a valid health permit; closed Jan. 31, reopened Jan. 31.

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This week’s Cochino List includes Tierra Blanca Family Restaurant in Santa Ana

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The OC Health Care Agency has released their list of Orange County restaurants that were issued health violations for the week of Jan. 5-12:

  • 7-Eleven, 818 W. 17th St., Santa Ana; plumbing in disrepair; closed Jan. 11, reopened Jan. 11.
  • Tierra Blanca Family Restaurant, 1502 E. First St., Santa Ana; insufficient hot water; closed Jan. 10.
  • China Poultry, 16281 Harbor Blvd., Fountain Valley; plumbing in disrepair; closed Jan. 11.

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First influenza-related death of the year reported in Orange County

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County of Orange Reports First Influenza-Related Death of Season

(Santa Ana, CA) – The County of Orange Health Care Agency has confirmed the County’s first influenza-related death this season. A previously-healthy male toddler died of complications related to influenza infection this week. Public Health Laboratory testing confirmed that he was infected with influenza A virus.

“This is an important reminder that influenza can cause serious illness, particularly in the very young,” County Health Officer Dr. Eric Handler said. “Everyone over six months of age should be vaccinated each year.” Continue reading→

OC Health Care Agency reports the season’s first influenza case

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OC Health Care Agency Reports Season’s First Influenza Case

(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed our county’s first case of influenza, signaling that flu season is officially here and serving as a reminder that the best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated.

Influenza is a seasonal contagious respiratory illness which can be caused by influenza A or B viruses. Flu symptoms may include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headaches, body aches, chills and fatigue. Flu illness can be severe, leading to missed school or work, hospitalization and even death. Continue reading→

Orange County drug and alcohol overdose deaths are on the rise

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Orange County Drug and Alcohol Overdose Deaths on the Rise

The Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) released the “Drug and Alcohol Morbidity and Mortality in Orange County” report that provides a summary of the leading causes of substance-related overdoses in Orange County. Compiled in collaboration with the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner division, the report found that the overall rate of drug/alcohol overdose deaths in the county increased by 82% since 2000.

Key findings include: Continue reading→