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A new Chick-fil-A location is now open at 17th Street and Tustin Avenue

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Editor Posted in Food, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Chick-fil-A has opened a new location this week in Santa Ana off 17th Street and Tustin Avenue. This is Santa Ana’s second Chick-fil-A location, at 1701 N. Tustin Ave. It will have normal business hours of 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Chick-fil-A’s founder, Truett Cathy, made the decision to close on Sundays in 1946 when he opened his first restaurant in Hapeville, Georgia. Having worked seven days a week in restaurants open 24 hours, Truett saw the importance of closing on Sundays so that he and his employees could set aside one day to rest and worship if they choose — a practice they continue to uphold today.

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Chick-fil-A’s chicken is whole breast meat raised with no antibiotics ever, starting from the egg, with no fillers or added hormones, and they bread it by hand in their restaurants.

Chick-fil-A Inc. donated $25,000 to Feeding America on behalf of the Santa Ana restaurant to celebrate the grand opening.

The new Chick-fil-A is next door to a new In-N-Out Burger location at 1809 N. Tustin Ave.

Enjoy wacky food at the OC Fair starting this Friday!

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Editor Posted in Costa Mesa, Entertainment, Food, OC Fair Leave a comment

COSTA MESA (July 12, 2022) – The annual OC Fair is returning on Friday and that means it’s time for unexpected combinations of sweet and savory treats to eat.

New items range from a float topped with hot Cheetos to a brand-new take on potstickers and even a sandwich topped with Cap’n Crunch.

Kool-Aid Chicken Sandwich (made with cherry Kool-Aid)- Chicken Charlie’s

There are also three new concessionaires who will tempt fairgoers during the 23-day run of the Fair, July 15-Aug. 14. And $4 Taste of the Fair is back on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. when fairgoers can try sample-size versions of Fair food. View the menus here.

Also new this year is the Blender Bar – guests mix up their own smoothies or margaritas by peddling a special blender bike located in the Culinary Arts Building where chef demonstrations, eating contests and more will take place daily.

Advance admission purchase is required – no transaction fees – and daily capacity is limited; visit ocfair.com. Tickets must be purchased for specific days and some days are expected to sell out.

New concessionaires this year are:

Garlicky’s – Garlic dogs, garlic sausages, garlic chicken kabobs
Sweets By Cardinali – Milkshakes, ice cream, frozen bananas
Moongoat Coffee – Vegan and gluten-free pastries, coffee

Hot Cheeto Float (lemon-lime float topped with Hot Cheetos) – Biggy’s and Candy Factory

New foods include:

Kool-Aid Chicken Sandwich (made with cherry Kool-Aid)- Chicken Charlie’s
OC Deluxe Avocado Toast (topped with onions and tomatoes) – Ten Pound Buns
Hot Cheeto Chicken Sandwich – Biggy’s
Potstickers with Hot Cheetos batter (chicken and vegetables inside) – Chicken Charlie’s Pineapple Express
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich – Biggy’s
Flaming Hot Ten Pound Bun (topped with Hot Cheetos) – Ten Pound Buns
Hot Cheeto Float (lemon-lime float topped with Hot Cheetos) – Biggy’s and Candy Factory
Cap’n Crunch Chicken Sandwich (topped with cereal) – Biggy’s
Flaming Hot Cheeseburger (topped with Hot Cheetos) – Biggy’s
Hot Cheetos Chicken Sandwich – Biggy’s

New at at the 2022 OC Fair is a Food Guide – guests can pick up a food listing and map at any of the information booths.

As always, fairgoers will enjoy their annual favorites including classic funnel cakes, serious BBQ, deep-fried treats, cinnamon rolls, family-sized pizza, exotic floats, ice cream and everything on a stick. There are many options to share.

Check out the full food listing on ocfair.com.

Things to know before you go

The Fair will be open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays (Wednesday, Thursday) and 11 a.m. to midnight weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
General admission is $12 on weekdays (Wednesday, Thursday) and $14 general admission on weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Tickets for seniors 60+ and kids 6-12 are $7 all days.
Parking is $10 for cars and motorcycles and $20 for buses and limos.
Tickets are on sale now and must be purchased in advance with no fees on ocfair.com. Fairgoers should make sure to get tickets for special days and group adventures now, with limited capacity days could sell out (in 2021 17 out of 23 days sold out).
Performances in Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar and Action Sports Arena during fair-time include same-day Fair admission. Tickets are on sale now. For more information visit ocfair.com.
Unlimited ride carnival wristbands are back this year for $44 presale online through July 14 and $49 during the Fair. The one-day wristbands can be used Wednesdays and Thursdays, must be redeemed by 5 p.m. and include unlimited rides and two free games; guests can ride and play from 11 a.m. till 8 p.m.
Carnival ride and game tickets can also be bought online now and are $1.25 each. Tickets required for each ride range from two to 14 tickets and games require between two and eight tickets each. For more information on this year’s rides and games, visit our website.

This week’s Cochino List includes The Quill

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Editor Posted in Business, Disease, Food, Food & Health, Health, Health and Medical, Insects, OC Health Care, Orange County, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

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 weeks of June 23 to June 30. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

The Quill, 1630 Mabury St., Santa Ana, Closed: June 24, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 28
San Chon Korean B.B.Q., 1240 W. Imperial Highway, Suite A, La Habra, Closed: June 22, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 24
Rite Aid, 6767 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, Closed: June 22, Reason: No water supply
Vua Bun Bo at 9211 Bolsa Ave., Suite 120-121, Westminster, which was ordered closed June 21 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen June 29.

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This week’s Cochino List includes Nice Guys and Meal Boxed

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Editor Posted in Business, Disease, Food, Food & Health, Health, Health and Medical, Insects, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

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 weeks of June 16 to June 23. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

Meal Boxed at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Suite 924, Santa Ana, Closed: June 15, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 21
Nice Guys, 1727 E. 17th St., Santa Ana, Closed: June 17, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 18
Vua Bun Bo, 9211 Bolsa Ave., Suite 120-121, Westminster, Closed: June 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation
Lupita’s Restaurant, 2180 Harbor Blvd., Suite D, Costa Mesa, Closed: June 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation
Food sales at Hobby Lobby, 13702 Jamboree Road, Irvine, Closed: June 21, Reason: Rodent infestation
California Wok at 3033 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, which was ordered closed June 14 because of failure to comply with a notice of violation, was allowed to reopen June 21.
Nem, 12093 Brookhurst St., Suite E, Garden Grove, Closed: June 13, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 15
Heartful Made, 2009 W. Commonwealth Ave., Suite C, Fullerton, Closed: June 21, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 21
Dripp, 500 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite B, Fullerton, Closed: June 17, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 17
Panera Bread, 2415 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, Closed: June 16, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 17
A.K.’s Donuts, 736 W. Chapman Ave., Placentia, Closed: June 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 22
La Michoacana, 697 N. Euclid Ave., Anaheim, Closed: June 15, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 16
Ruby’s Diner, 258 Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, Closed: June 16, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 16

This week’s Cochino List includes Pizza Trio

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Editor Posted in Business, Disease, Food, Food & Health, Health, Health and Medical, Insects, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

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 weeks of May 27 to June 9. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

Pizza Trio, 1473 S. Main St., Santa Ana, Closed: May 31, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 1
Boiling Pot Restaurant, 12921 Magnolia St., Garden Grove, Closed: June 7, Reason: Cockroach, infestation, Reopened: June 8

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Mario’s, 15964 Springdale St., Huntington Beach, Closed: May 31, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 7
Sutha Thai Kitchen, 1161 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, Closed: May 31, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: June 1

This week’s Cochino List includes Taqueria Los 3 Reyes and Ralphs

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Editor Posted in Business, Disease, Food, Food & Health, Health, Health and Medical, Insects, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

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 weeks of May 7 to May 20. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

Taqueria Los 3 Reyes, 2610 W. Westminster Ave., Suite B, Santa Ana, Closed: May 25, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened on May 26
Kitchen at The Hills Post Acute, 1800 Old Tustin Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: May 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 25
Creamery Pop, 15556 Brookhurst St., Suite B, Westminster, Closed: May 17, Reason: Insufficient hot water, They were allowed to reopen May 24.
Tacos & Carnitas Pepe’s, 899 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, Closed: May 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 26
Ralphs, 13321 Jamboree Road, Tustin, Permit downgraded to sale of prepackaged food only: May 20, Reason: Insufficient hot water/plumbing in disrepair, Full permit reinstated: May 21
Starbucks at Ralphs, 13321 Jamboree Road, Tustin, Permit downgraded to sale of prepackaged food only: May 20, Reason: Insufficient hot water/plumbing in disrepair, Full permit reinstated: May 21
Hoshi Sushi, 1925 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, Closed: May 18, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 19
Tutti Frutti, 7941 Beach Blvd., Suite D, Buena Park, Closed: May 18 , Reason: Cockroach infestation, They were allowed to reopen May 24.
Kitchen at Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave., Seal Beach, Closed: May 17, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 17
Cucina Enoteca, 951 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, Closed: May 17, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 18
Kitchen at El Niguel Country Club, 23700 Clubhouse Drive, Laguna Niguel, Closed: May 17, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 19
Lemon Sole, 2466 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, Closed: May 17, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: May 17
Fish Camp, 16600 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, Closed: May 16, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 16
Kobe Japanese Steak House, 3001 Old Ranch Parkway, Seal Beach, Closed: May 24, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 25
Ruby’s Diner, 258 The Shops At Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, Closed: May 19, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 19

Enjoy free tacos at the Santa Ana Public Works free community event this Saturday

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Entertainment, Family, Food, Public Works, Santa Ana Leave a comment

In recognition of National Public Works Week, the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency invites you to a free family community event on Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walnut Water Pump Station located at 723 W. Walnut Street.

Highlights of the event include free tacos to the first 500 guests, prizes, tours of the state-of-the-art water pump station, a water pipe connection competition, various Public Works exhibits, and large equipment displays.

Free event parking is available in the lot at Flower Street and Pine Street. For more information visit https://bit.ly/3M7U2ZT.

EEvento comunitario familiar gratuito de Obras Públicas de Santa Ana programado para este Sábado

En reconocimiento a la Semana Nacional de Obras Públicas, la Agencia de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad de Santa Ana lo invita a un evento comunitario familiar gratuito el sábado 21 de mayo de 2022, de 11 am a 2 pm en la Estación de Bombeo de Agua Walnut ubicada en 723 W. Walnut Calle.

Los aspectos más destacados del evento incluyen tacos gratis para los primeros 500 invitados, premios, recorridos por la estación de bombeo de agua de última generación, una competencia de conexión de tuberías de agua, varias exhibiciones de Obras Públicas y grandes exhibiciones de equipos.

El estacionamiento gratuito para eventos está disponible en el lote de Flower Street y Pine Street. Para más información visite https://bit.ly/3M7U2ZT.

This week’s Cochino List includes Domino’s Pizza

Posted on May 7, 2022 by Editor Posted in Business, Disease, Food, Food & Health, Health, Health and Medical, Insects, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

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 weeks of April 28 to May 6. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

Cafe San Vuon, 7360 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, Closed: April 28, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 29
Domino’s, 13302 Century Blvd., Suite B, Garden Grove, Closed: April 28, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 28,
Update: Cafe Chi Chi at 14282 Brookhurst St., Suite 4, Garden Grove, which was ordered closed April 26 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen April 29.
Hen House, 4515 Campus Drive, Suite B, Irvine, Closed: May 4, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 5
Hong Kong Banjum at A.R. Mart, 1701 W. Orangethorpe Ave., Suite 108, Fullerton, Closed: May 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 5
Prepackaged food sales at Hyatt Regency, 1107 Jamboree Rd., Newport Beach, Closed: April 28, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 29

This week’s Cochino List includes Cafe Chi Chi and Doria’s Haus of Pizza

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Editor Posted in Business, Disease, Food, Food & Health, Health, Health and Medical, Insects, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

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 weeks of April 21 to April 29. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

Cafe Chi Chi, 14282 Brookhurst St., Suite 4, Garden Grove, Closed: April 26, Reason: Cockroach infestation
Kitchen at Islamic Society Of Orange County, 9752 13th St., Garden Grove, Closed: April 22, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 22
OC Liquor, 14520 Magnolia St., Suite A, Westminster, Closed: April 27, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 28
Doria’s Haus Of Pizza, 1500 Adams Ave., Suite 108 Costa Mesa, Closed: April 21, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 22
Lola’s by MFK, 2410 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Closed: April 27, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 28
Matiki Island B.B.Q., 1015 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, Closed: April 22, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 23
Bruegger’s Bagels, 2743 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, Closed: April 27, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 28
El Cortez Bar & Grill, 28971 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, Closed: April 22, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: April 22

This week’s Cochino List includes La Lune and Afters Ice Cream

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Editor Posted in Business, Disease, Food, Food & Health, Health, Health and Medical, Insects, OC Health Care, Orange County, Restaurants Leave a comment

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 weeks of April 14 to April 22. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

Afters Ice Cream, 18030 Brookhurst St., Suite A-1, Fountain Valley, Closed: April 14, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 19
La Lune, 320 Bristol St., Suite D, Costa Mesa, Closed: April 14, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 20
Pho Akaushi, 22641 Lake Forest Drive, Suite B-1, Lake Forest, Closed: April 19, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: April 20
Bagel Me!, 25461 Alicia Parkway, Suite A, Laguna Hills, Closed: April 19, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 21
Kitchen at Big Air Trampoline Park, 8320 On The Mall, Suite U-240, Buena Park, Closed: April 19, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 20
Rialto Cafe, 108 W. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton, Closed: April 18, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 19

This week’s Cochino List includes Laura’s Nutrition and The Wharf

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Editor Posted in Business, Disease, Food, Food & Health, Insects, Orange County, Public Safety, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

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 weeks of March 31 to April 8.

Laura’s Nutrition, 3839 W. First St., Suite B-7, Santa Ana, Closed: March 31, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 4
The Wharf, 12941 Main St., Garden Grove, Closed: April 6, Reason: Rodent infestation
Thanh My Restaurant, 9553 Bolsa Ave., Westminster, Closed: April 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 4
Origin Baking Company, 11901 Westminster Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: April 4, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 6
Update: 101 Noodle Express at 5408 Walnut Ave., Suite A, Irvine, which was ordered closed March 31 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen March 31.
Pan Holic, 3012 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, Closed: April 6, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 7
King’s Pizza, 15892 Springdale St., Huntington Beach, Closed: April 6, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 7
Mandarin Garden, 23902 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel, Closed: April 6, Reason: Rodent infestation
Bagels & Brew, 23052 Alicia Parkway, Suite A, Mission Viejo, Closed: April 5, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 5
Robata Wasa at Irvine Spectrum Center, 926 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, Closed: April 5, Reason: Rodent infestation
Mariscos Perlas Del Mar, 1755 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, Closed: April 1, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 2
Del Rancho Market, 1811 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, Closed: April 1, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 1
Kit’s Place, 19476 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, Closed: March 31, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 1
Update: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit at Buena Park Downtown, 8300 La Palma Ave., Buena Park, which was ordered closed April 1 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen April 5.
Update: Happy Liquor at 541 S. State College Blvd., Anaheim, which was ordered closed March 31 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen April 4.

This week’s Cochino List includes Taqueria La Mexicana and Lee’s Sandwiches

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Editor Posted in Business, Disease, Food, Food & Health, Insects, Orange County, Public Safety, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

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 weeks of March 24 to April 1.

Taqueria La Mexicana, 630 S. Euclid St., Suite C, Santa Ana, Closed: March 24, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 25
Lee’s Sandwiches at Asian Garden Mall, 9200 Bolsa Ave., Suite 305, Westminster, Closed: March 28, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: March 28
101 Noodle Express, 5408 Walnut Ave., Suite A, Irvine, Closed: March 31, Reason: Rodent infestation
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit at Buena Park Downtown, 8300 La Palma Ave., Buena Park, Closed: April 1, Reason: Rodent infestation
Happy Liquor, 541 S. State College Blvd., Anaheim, Closed: March 31, Reason: Rodent infestation
Shakey’s, 330 N. Brea Blvd., Suite L, Brea, Closed: March 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 29
La Pollada Peruvian Restaurant, 933 S. Euclid St., Anaheim, Closed: March 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 31
Brewberry Cafe, 1198 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Closed: March 25, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 29

This week’s Cochino List includes El Pollo Loco and Tasty Garden

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Editor Posted in Business, Disease, Food, Food & Health, Health, Health and Medical, Insects, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

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 weeks of March 17 to March 25.

El Pollo Loco, 2671 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, Closed: March 22, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: March 22
7-Eleven, 550 S. Knott Ave., Anaheim, Permit downgraded to prepackaged food sales only: March 23, Reason: Insufficient hot water/plumbing in disrepair, Full permit reinstated: March 23
Tasty Garden, 15315 Culver Drive, Suite 140, Irvine, Closed: March 17, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 21
Miyabi-Tei at Mitsuwa Marketplace, 665 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, Closed: March 23, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 24
Kitchen at Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701 Golf Course Drive, Costa Mesa, Closed: March 22 ,Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 23
Kitchen at Westridge Golf Club, 1400 S. La Habra Hills Drive, La Habra, Closed: March 23, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 24
Pho A’mie, 737 N. Placentia Ave., Fullerton, Closed: March 22, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 23
Cucina Alessa, 520 Main St., Huntington Beach, Closed: March 21, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 22,

This week’s Cochino List includes Knott’s Berry Farm and Savy Donuts

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Editor Posted in Business, Disease, Food, Food & Health, Health, Health and Medical, Insects, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

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 weeks of March 10 to March 18.

Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

Anjali Doughnuts dba Savy Donuts, 1200 S. Standard Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: March 10, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 11
Update: 7-Eleven at 1425 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana, which was ordered closed March 9 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen March 11.
Update: Thanh My Restaurant at 9553 Bolsa Ave., Westminster, which was ordered closed March 8 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen March 12.
Avila’s El Ranchito, 2101 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, Closed: March 15, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 16
Healthy Bistro, 2590 Newport Blvd., Suite B, Costa Mesa, Closed: March 14, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: March 15
Ghost Town Grill at Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, Closed: March 15, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 16
Ja Jiaozi Authentic Dumplings, 13776 Jamboree Road, Irvine, Closed: March 14, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: March 16
Mercadito La Mexicana, 10470 Beach Blvd., Stanton, Closed: March 15, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: March 15
McKenna’s Tea Cottage, 810 Electric Ave., Seal Beach, Closed: March 16, Reason: Ongoing foodborne illness investigation, Reopened: March 17
Update: Hoshi Sushi at 1925 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, which was ordered closed March 10 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen March 11.

The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival is back from May 27-30

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Editor Posted in Entertainment, Food, Garden Grove, Music, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Garden Grove, CA – Patrick “Pat” Catlin, the President of the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Association, announced the theme of the 62nd Annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival, to be held live during Memorial Day Weekend, May 27 – 30, 2022 in Garden Grove, CA will be “Celebrating Essential Workers” who have helped us get through this pandemic. Catlin served his first term as President of GGSFA from 2020-2021.

Pat Catlin said, “We are looking forward to presenting our Festival live again this year in 2022. The Festival was on hiatus both in 2020 and 2021 during the worldwide health crisis with the COVID 19 pandemic, which has never happened since the Festival began in 1958. Being mindful of the general public’s safety in attending our event this year, we will be installing cleansing stations throughout the Festival Grounds.”

Started in 1958, The Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce put on the first Garden Grove Strawberry Festival as a way to bring together the east and west sides of Garden Grove. Resident Tom Hoxie, a public relations professional, suggested a festival to celebrate the area’s then prolific strawberry fields.

Events at the festival include:

A Tiny Tots King & Queen Contest
Strawberry Stomp 5K Run
A Parade
Strawberry Idol Karaoke Contest
Miss Garden Grove and Friends
Redhead Roundup Contest

For Festival Sponsorship Opportunities please visit online at www.strawberryfestival.org and contact Steve Moyer Public Relations at 818.784.7027 or E-mail moyerpr@earthlink.net On Saturday, April 2, 2022, the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Association and Strawberry Mascot will be participating in The City of Garden Grove’s RE:IMAGINE GARDEN GROVE, OPEN STREETS, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. During the event Garden Grove streets turn car-free to walk, bike, and ride. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a day of fun pop-up activities, entertainment, food and more!

Additional information and surprises about the long awaited 62nd Annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival, including the 2022 Celebrity Grand Marshal and 2022 Community Grand Marshal, who will be leading the Festival’s Parade on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 10 a.m. through the streets of Garden Grove, CA, will soon be announced!

The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival is an annual 501(c)(3) non-profit FREE event produced by the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Association, a dedicated volunteer group, which has raised more than $7 million for various charities since its inception in 1958. The live Festival wasn’t held in 2020 and 2021, due to the pandemic. The Festival’s mission and goal is to give back to the community serving Garden Grove citizens by donating to non-profit organizations which provide services for children, seniors, youth, the community, and which support the arts. To learn more and for updates on this year’s Festival, please visit, www.strawberryfestival.org.