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This week’s Cochino List includes Bon Tofu & Grill and the Pizza Press

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The O.C. 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 June 11 to June 18. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • S Food Store, 2310 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, Permit downgraded to prepackaged food sales only: June 14, Reason: Insufficient hot water/plumbing in disrepair, Full permit reinstated: June 16
  • Bon Tofu & Grill, 17900 Magnolia St., Suite A, Fountain Valley, Closed: June 15, Reason: Insufficient hot water. Reopened: June 18
  • The Pizza Press, 4610 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, Closed: June 16, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 16
  • Nutrition Solutions Juice Bar at LA Fitness, 3960 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, Closed: June 16, Reason: Insufficient hot water
  • Hunny Drip Coffee, 257 S. Euclid St., Anaheim, Closed: June 16, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 17
  • Bandeño Mexican Food, 466 S. Anaheim Hills Road, Anaheim, Closed: June 15, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 16
  • Sessions, 2823 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, Closed: June 15, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 16
  • Kitchen at Olympic Golf Zone, 6988 Beach Blvd., Suite B-208, Buena Park, Closed: June 11, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 14
  • Update: A kitchen at Howard Johnson Hotel, 222 W. Houston Ave., Fullerton, which was ordered closed June 8 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen June 18.

This week’s Cochino List includes Starbucks, Yigah and Estrada’s Grill

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The O.C. 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 June 4 to June 11. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Starbucks Coffee, 552 E. First St., Tustin, Closed: June 8, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: June 9
  • Yigah, 8562 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, Closed: June 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 8
  • Estrada’s Grill, 6931 W. Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: June 9, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 10
  • Gold Coast Catering, 17382 Eastman St., Irvine, Closed: June 9, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 10
  • Kitchen at Howard Johnson Hotel, 222 W. Houston Ave., Fullerton, Closed: June 8, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Saigon District, 19171 S. Magnolia St., Suite 3, Huntington Beach, Closed: June 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 9
  • China Tasty, 5624 E. La Palma Ave., Suite C, Anaheim, Closed: June 7, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 10
  • Yu’s Garden, 5408 Walnut Ave., Suite H, Irvine, Closed: June 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 9
  • K&G Mini Mart, 3414 W. Ball Road, Suite H, Anaheim, Closed: June 4, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 10
  • Bubba Sweets, 16479 Bolsa Chica St., Huntington Beach, Closed: June 3, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 3
  • Update: Wheel of Life at 14370 Culver Drive, Suite B, Irvine, which was ordered closed June 3 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen June 4.
  • Update: Mobil Mart at Mobil station, 1100 N. Euclid St., Anaheim, which was ordered closed June 2 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen June 4.

This week’s Cochino List includes Pop’s Cafe, Round Table Pizza and Wursthaus

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The O.C. 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 May 27 to June 4. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Round Table Pizza, 2860 S. Bristol St., Suite C-2, Santa Ana, Closed: June 1, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: June 1
  • Pop’s Cafe, 112 E. Ninth St., Santa Ana, Closed: May 27, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 27, Closed: June 2, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Wursthaus, 305 E. Fourth St., Suite 106, Santa Ana, Closed: June 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 3
  • Somboon Thai Food at Bristol Food Court, 1180 S. Bristol St., Suite 103, Santa Ana, Closed: June 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 3
  • Sushi Warriors, 8851 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 113, Garden Grove, Closed: June 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 3
  • Update: Poke Tiki at 13771 Newport Ave., Suite 10, Tustin, which was ordered closed May 26 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen May 27.
  • Wheel of Life, 14370 Culver Drive, Suite B, Irvine, Closed: June 3, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Victory Sweets, 9057 Cerritos Ave., Anaheim, Closed: June 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Mobil Mart at Mobil station, 1100 N. Euclid St., Anaheim, Closed: June 2, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Thai Pepper, 18023 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, Closed: June 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 3
  • Wings ‘N Things, 18302 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, Closed: June 2, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 4
  • Sergio’s Empanadas, 977 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, Closed: June 2, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 3
  • Santa Maria BBQ, 7144 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, Closed: June 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 2
  • Update: Gourmet Cafe and Candy at Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Suite 35, Huntington Beach, which was ordered closed May 25 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen June 1.

This week’s Cochino List includes Poke Tiki and Boba Fiend Tea House

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The O.C. 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 May 20 to May 28. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Poke Tiki, 13771 Newport Ave., Suite 10, Tustin, Closed: May 26, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Dolphin Lounge, 1274 S. Magnolia Ave., Anaheim, Closed: May 25, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Boba Fiend Tea House, 12881 Haster St., Suite B, Garden Grove, Closed: May 24, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: May 25
  • Jo Won, 928 N. Euclid St., Anaheim, Closed: May 20, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 24
  • Update: Hotties Pizza at 440 Fair Drive, Suite B, Costa Mesa, which was ordered closed May 19 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen May 21.
  • The Dylan, 190 S. State College Blvd., Brea, Closed: May 25, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 25
  • Gourmet Cafe and Candy at Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Suite 35, Huntington Beach, Closed: May 25, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Super Liquor, 1150 E. Imperial Highway, Placentia, Closed: May 24, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 25
  • Normita’s Surf City Tacos, 815 Indianapolis Ave., Suite B, Huntington Beach, Closed: May 20, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 21

This week’s Cochino List includes Carnitas Quiroga de Zaragoza

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The O.C. 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 May 6 to May 14. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Carnitas Quiroga de Zaragoza, 903 S. Bristol St., Suite H, Santa Ana, Closed: May 11, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 12
  • DonerG, 2139 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: May 7, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: May 7
  • 7 Leaves Cafe, 3033 Bristol St., Suite L, Costa Mesa, Closed: May 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 7
  • Update: Sushi Warriors at 8851 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 113, Garden Grove, which was ordered closed May 4 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen May 8.
  • Andalusia The Kitchen, 111 W. Avenida Palizada, Suite 302, San Clemente, Closed: May 10, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 10
  • Gen Kai Japanese Restaurant, 34143 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, Closed: May 10, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 11
  • Zen Sushi, 26952 La Paz Road, Suite B, Aliso Viejo, Closed: May 10, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 12
  • Juanito’s Mexican Food, 5502 Lincoln Ave., Cypress, Closed: May 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 7
  • Update: Santa Maria BBQ at 7144 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, which was ordered closed May 3 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen May 7.

This week’s Cochino List includes the Cozy Corner Drive-In

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The O.C. 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 29 to May 7. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Cozy Corner Drive-In, 426 N. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, Closed: May 5, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 7
  • Gypsy Cafe, 9741 Bolsa Ave., Suite 120, Westminster, Closed: May 4, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: May 4
  • Sushi Warriors, 8851 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 113, Garden Grove, Closed: May 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Kobe Bistro, 9822 Bolsa Ave., Suite B, Westminster, Closed: April 29, Reason: Sewage overflow water
  • Reopened: May 3
  • Santa Maria BBQ, 7144 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, Closed: May 3, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Huntington Beach Beer Co., 201 Main St., Suite E, Huntington Beach, Closed: May 4, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 5
  • Banquet room, snack bar and kitchen at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, 26772 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo, Closed: May 3, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 5
  • Update: Gallagher’s Irish Pub at 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 113, Huntington Beach, which was ordered closed April 28 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen April 30.
  • Update: Gong’s Chinese Food at 6815 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, which was ordered closed April 27 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen April 28.
  • Update: Big Fish Little Fish at 26705 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo, which was ordered closed April 27 because of insufficient hot water, was allowed to reopen April 28.
  • Update: My Tho House at 1314 S. Magnolia Ave., Anaheim, which was ordered closed April 22 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen April 30.

This week’s Cochino List includes Quan Tri Ky and Wholesome Food Market

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The O.C. 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 22 to April 30. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Quan Tri Ky, 10592 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, Closed: April 26, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 27
  • Asian Garden Fast Food, 9200 Bolsa Ave., Suite 304, Westminster, Closed: April 27, Reason: Lack of power/Lack of utilities, Reopened: April 28
  • Update: Mariscos Hector, 2263 Fairview Road, Suite G, Costa Mesa, closed on April 22 due to a cockroach infestation and reopened on April 23.
  • Wholesome Choice Market, 18040 Culver Drive, Irvine, Closed: April 23, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 24
  • My Tho House, 1314 S. Magnolia Ave., Anaheim, Closed: April 22, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Porky’s Pizza, 19801 Esperanza Road, Yorba Linda, Closed: April 27, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 29
  • Gongs Chinese Food, 6815 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, Closed: April 27, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Pick Up Stix #781, 5576 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills, Closed: April 27, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 28
  • Big Fish Little Fish, 26705 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo, Closed: April 27, Reason: Insufficient hot water
  • Gallagher’s Irish Pub, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 113, Huntington Beach, Closed: April 28, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Wingstop, 800 Avenida Pico, Suite U, San Clemente, Closed: April 26, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 27
  • La Real Michoacana, 8992 Knott Ave., Buena Park, Closed: April 22, Reason: No water supply, Reopened: April 23
  • Update: Gogiya BBQ All You Can Eat, 8948 Knott Ave., Buena Park, closed on April 22 due to no water supply and reopened on April 23.

Santa Ana youth thank teachers with donations of food and school supplies

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As Southern California transitions into the post pandemic, “new normal,” that means teachers and children will be returning to their classrooms. School staff may be ready for some change, but, as 16 year-old Santa Ana local Cidney Stallworth, has witnessed, many younger aged children are not.

Cidney and her friends at HWPL organized a food and supply donation to the International School of Science and Culture (ISSAC), a public charter school serving students of Orange County, in honor of National Kindergarten Day. ISSAC teaches students of grade levels ranging from Transitional Kindergarten to 8th grade.

Stallworth, a high school senior and aspiring future teacher who helps take care of her younger brother Duke, often struggles just to get the six year old out the front door.

“When he gets to school, I see how much teachers are struggling to get young students readjusted to the in class learning system- it’s become foreign to them” Stallworth said. “But I also see how patient and dedicated these teachers are, and I just felt like I should thank them.”

In light of National Kindergarten Day, recognizing the struggle of teachers as they transition youth back to in class learning, Stallworth, her mother, and other young volunteers from the peace non profit, Heavenly Culture World Peace and Restoration of Light (HWPL) donated food and school supplies to support the process of returning children.

The volunteers fundraised, prepared and donated the meals and supplies to teachers and kindergartners at International School for Science and Culture. HWPL, being an organization built on peaceful education, plans to donate and inspire school staff and students throughout the region with hopes that this will be a kickstart to a safe and fruitful year of learning for the children.

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, and Restoration of Light (HWPL) is a world peace organization working to establish peace in our local and international communities. Through local volunteer work, peace education in schools, and international law, HWPL is focused on encouraging and educating communities on how to maintain peace, tolerance, and kindness amongst all peoples. Currently on the international level, HWPL issued a statement calling for leaders to settle the crisis in Myanmar through consensus based on mutual respect and understanding and engage in dialogue to seek a peaceful resolution.

This week’s Cochino List includes Cafe Nho, Carniceria Neza and Hopper & Burr

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The O.C. 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 15 to April 23. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Cafe Nho, 414 N. Euclid St., Santa Ana, Closed: April 15, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 15
  • Carniceria Neza, 1534 S. Greenville St., Santa Ana, Closed: April 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 22
  • Hopper & Burr, 202 W. 4th St., Santa Ana, Closed: April 19, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 20
  • May’s Ice Cream & Juice at Bristol Food Court, 1180 S. Bristol St., Suite 104, Santa Ana, Closed: April 20, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 22
  • Nutricion Para Todos, 903 S. Bristol St., Suite F, Santa Ana, Closed: April 16, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 17
  • Moreno’s, 4328 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, Closed: April 19, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 19
  • Hoi Ngo Restaurant, 13187 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove, Closed: April 19, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Pho 86, 8871 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, Closed: April 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 22
  • Mariscos Hector, 2263 Fairview Road, Suite G, Costa Mesa, Closed: April 22, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Tisane, 6731 Westminster Blvd., Suite 101-A, Westminster, Closed: April 21, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 21
  • Com Viet at Saigon Supermarket, 10131 Westminster Blvd., Suites 213-215, Garden Grove, Closed: April 21, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 22
  • Jagerhaus, 2525 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: April 22, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Gogiya BBQ All You Can Eat, 8948 Knott Ave., Buena Park, Closed: April 22, Reason: No water supply, Reopened: April 23
  • Fam’s Kitchen, 23591 Rockfield Blvd., Suite F, Lake Forest, Closed: April 21, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 22
  • Crystal Restaurant & Banquet, 12100 Beach Blvd., Stanton, Closed: April 20, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: April 21
  • Forest Lanes, 22771 Centre Drive, Lake Forest, , Closed: April 20, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 21
  • Subway, 1210 S. State College Blvd., Suite M, Anaheim, Closed: April 16, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 16
  • Update: Elephant Cafe at 23384 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, which was ordered closed April 15 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen April 16.
  • Update: Surfin’ Chicken at 71 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, which was ordered closed April 13 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen April 15.
  • Update: El Pollo Loco at 3502 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos, which was ordered closed April 9 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen April 9.

Free food distributions in Santa Ana this week

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If you or someone you know is struggling financially during the pandemic, free food distributions are available in Santa Ana.

Fridays – Latino Health Access: Free food distribution every Friday, 12-4 p.m. at 450 W. 4th St., Santa Ana. Walk-ups 12-1 p.m. and drive-through 1:45-4 p.m.

April 10 – Power of One Foundation: Drive-through food distribution at Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon). The line begins off Fairview Street beginning at 7 a.m. Please stay in your car with the windows rolled up when receiving food.  Make sure your vehicle trunk is empty so food can be placed in it. For more information, visit www.powerofonefoundation.org.

April 10 – The Seva Collective: Drive-through food pantry at the Sikh Center of Orange County, 2530 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Please stay in your car with the windows rolled up when receiving food.  Make sure your vehicle trunk is empty so food can be placed in it. Gift bags with clothes and toys will also be given. For more information on Seva Collective food events, contact info@thesevacollective.org or 714-584-7573.

April 17 – Power of One Foundation: Drive-through food distribution at Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon). The line begins off Fairview Street beginning at 7 a.m. Please stay in your car with the windows rolled up when receiving food.  Make sure your vehicle trunk is empty so food can be placed in it. For more information, visit www.powerofonefoundation.org.

Senior Meals: Frozen, to-go meals are available at Santa Ana senior centers. Registration required in advance. https://www.santa-ana.org/parks/senior-services

Other Food Resources: Find more food pantries in Santa Ana and Orange County: http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/

Learn more about food and financial assistance, free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents, and other pandemic resources: www.santa-ana.org/COVID19.

Dispensas de Comida Gratis en Santa Ana

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Vietnamese/Tiếng Việt: https://bit.ly/3v13ndY

This weeks Cochino List includes the Southwest Community Center

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The O.C. 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 March 24 and April 1. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Southwest Community Center, 1601 W. 2nd St., Santa Ana, Closed: March 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation ,Reopened: March 31
  • Update: Main Teriyaki and Burgers, at 806 S. Main St., Santa Ana, which was ordered closed March 25 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen March 26.
  • Update: Sushi Damu at 13962 Newport Ave. Suite D, Tustin, which was ordered closed March 22 because of insufficient hot water, was allowed to reopen March 23.
  • Neat Coffee, 1922 Pomona Ave., Costa Mesa, Closed: March 30, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 30
  • Inchin’s Bamboo Garden, 3850 Barranca Parkway Suite O, Irvine, Closed: March 24, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 25
  • Update: Star Burger, at 1770 S Harbor Blvd. Suite 132, Anaheim, which was ordered closed March 24 because the plumbing was in disrepair, was allowed to reopen March 25.
  • Wet Dog Tavern, 221 Main St. Suite B, Huntington Beach, Closed: April 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 2
  • Euro Crepes, 1046-A Brea Mall, Brea, Closed: March 31, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: March 31
  • Fit Bar Superfood Cafe, 16305 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach, Closed: March 31, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 2
  • Taqueria La Bamba, 446 S. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, Closed: March 31, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 1
  • Pho Cuong, 11080 Magnolia St., Garden Grove, Closed: March 31, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 1
  • Griffin’s Grill, 11272 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos, Closed: March 30, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 30
  • Sushi Box, 1281 W. Central Ave., Brea, Closed: March 30, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: March 30
  • H & H Donuts, 7905 Knott Ave., Buena Park, Closed: March 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 30
  • Del Taco, 25542 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, Closed: March 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 26
  • G & H Liquor and Spirits (Grape Press Liquor), 24011 Marguerite Parkway Suite A, Mission Viejo, Closed: March 25, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 26
  • Update: Del Taco at 21401 Brookhurst St., Huntington Beach, which was ordered closed March 24 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen March 26.

This week’s Cochino List includes Main Teriyaki and Burgers and Restaurant Acapulco

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The O.C. 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 March 18 to March 26. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Main Teriyaki and Burgers, 806 S. Main St., Santa Ana, Closed: March 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Northgate Market, 230 N. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, Closed: March 19, Reason: Fire suppression discharge in facility, Reopened: March 19
  • Restaurant Acapulco, 2709 Westminster Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: March 23, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 23
  • Sushi Damu, 13962 Newport Ave., Suite D, Tustin, Closed: March 22, Reason: Insufficient hot water
  • Star Burger, 1770 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 132, Anaheim, Closed: March 24, Reason: Plumbing in disrepair
  • Del Taco, 21401 Brookhurst St., Huntington Beach, Closed: March 24, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • TJ’s Cafe, 831 W. Lambert Road, Brea, Closed: March 23, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 23
  • Paddy’s Station, 26701 Verdugo St., Suite B, San Juan Capistrano, Closed: March 23, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Reopened: March 24
  • 7-Eleven, 31702 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, Closed: March 22, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 22
  • Carl’s Jr., 3929 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, Closed: March 18, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: March 18
  • Orange County Mining Co., 10000 Crawford Canyon Road, Santa Ana, Closed: March 18, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: March 18
  • Chronic Tacos, 18503 Yorba Linda Blvd., Suite B, Yorba Linda, Closed: March 18, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 19

Santa Ana youth lead El Centro Cultural de Mexico food donations

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SANTA ANA, CA— On Friday, March 19th, 22 year old Santa Ana resident Sarah Sun and her friends in peace organization Heavenly Culture, World Peace, and Restoration of Light (HWPL) spent the day dropping off hundreds of burritos, tacos, and enchiladas for local communities in need. Their stops included several shelters, distribution centers, and communities, such as El Centro Cultural de Mexico, where houseless locals are being displaced with recent evacuation orders affecting several encampments.

Amidst this time of distress for her local and ethnic community, Sun desired to organize a small way to provide relief through an act of collaboration, love, and unity. With a few friends in her local HWPL branch, these college students went out of their way to raise money, outreach to local grocery markets, and compile donations to distribute to affected locals facing displacement. Their donations, which began last Friday, will continue weekly as an ongoing relief project to assist those in need during this difficult time for El Centro Locals.

This need in the Santa Ana community coincides with the 5th Anniversary of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW Peace Law). This Peace Law, which is working to be enacted by the UN, is focused on educating communities on how to establish peace and tolerance amongst all peoples. HWPL youths will continue working for the peace and safety of all cultures, ethnicities, and ages.

Free food distributions coming up in Santa Ana

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If you or someone you know is struggling financially during the pandemic, free food distributions are available in Santa Ana.

Fridays – Latino Health Access: Free food distribution every Friday, 12-4 p.m. at 450 W. 4th St., Santa Ana.

March 20 – Power of One Foundation: Drive-through food distribution at Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon). The line begins off Fairview Street beginning at 7 a.m. Please stay in your car with the windows rolled up when receiving food.  Make sure your vehicle trunk is empty so food can be placed in it. For more information, visit www.powerofonefoundation.org.

March 20, 27, April 3 – The Seva Collective: Drive-through food pantry at Villa Fundamental School, 1441 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Please stay in your car with the windows rolled up when receiving food.  Make sure your vehicle trunk is empty so food can be placed in it. For more information on Seva Collective food events, contact info@thesevacollective.org or 714-584-7573.

April 10 – The Seva Collective: Drive-through food pantry at the Sikh Center of Orange County, 2530 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Please stay in your car with the windows rolled up when receiving food.  Make sure your vehicle trunk is empty so food can be placed in it. For more information on Seva Collective food events, contact info@thesevacollective.org or 714-584-7573.

Senior Meals: Frozen, to-go meals are available at Santa Ana senior centers. Registration required in advance. https://www.santa-ana.org/parks/senior-services

Other Food Resources: Find more food pantries in Santa Ana and Orange County: http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/

Learn more about food and financial assistance, free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents, and other pandemic resources: www.santa-ana.org/COVID19.

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The SAUSD served up 5M free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic

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A year after committing to provide free, nutritious meals to local children in the face of the pandemic, SAUSD has served more than 5 million free meals as a help to families and the community.

A year after committing to provide free, nutritious meals to local children in the face of the growing COVID-19 pandemic, the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) has reached the significant milestone of serving more than 5 million free meals to children as a help to both SAUSD families and the community.

Early on in the pandemic, the SAUSD Board of Education prioritized the need to continue providing all children with free, nutritious meals even as school campuses were being temporarily closed to help curb the spread of the virus. As a result, free meal distribution has continued to be a priority for the District during the last year.

“When campuses shut down last March, we didn’t know for how long. Yet our Board of Education made clear: SAUSD was committed to providing the nutrition our students and community children need, and in many cases rely upon,” said Josh Goddard, Director of Nutrition Services for SAUSD. “One year later the District has served more than 5 million meals to the children of Santa Ana. The District’s meal services efforts have been a constant resource for families during a period of economic uncertainty, personal loss, and risk to their physical and mental wellbeing.”

In May 2020, the District distributed its 1 millionth free meal and marked the occasion with an intimate celebration highlighting the contributions of District staff that worked the front lines to provide these vital resources to families.

Later that month, SAUSD continued its pledge to provide free food to the community by launching a summer meal program that ran through July 2020.

In Fall 2020 as the pandemic wore on, the District heeded feedback from the community and expanded its meal distribution schedule to include six different time slots to better accommodate working families’ schedules.

Earlier this month, seeing the continued need in the community, SAUSD also began serving weekend meals to all children. Children are now served a breakfast, lunch, snack, and a “super snack” for both Saturday and Sunday in addition to Friday’s meals during Friday distribution times.

Throughout the pandemic, SAUSD employees have continued to serve up free, healthy meals to all children ages 1-18 in a grab-and-go style that protects the health and safety of all involved.

“Though we wish to never again experience such a devastating crisis, we hope the community feels some comfort knowing they can always count on SAUSD,” said Goddard.