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This week’s Cochino List includes a rodent infestation at Knott’s Berry Farm

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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 Sept. 10 to Sept. 17. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Jo Won Noodle House, 928 N. Euclid St., Anaheim, Closed: Sept. 17, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Kitchen at Windsor Gardens of Anaheim, 3415 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: Sept. 14, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 15
  • Bionicos, 3414 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: Sept. 14, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Sept. 15
  • Kitchen at The Meridian at Anaheim Hills, 525 S. Anaheim Hills Road, Anaheim, Closed: Sept. 13, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Sept. 13
  • Kitchen at Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, Closed: Sept. 16, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Panda Inn, 2 Centerpointe Drive, La Palma, Closed: Sept. 10, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 12
  • O Fine Japanese Cuisine, 30872 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, Closed: Sept. 10, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Sept. 10
  • Update; Mama K’s at 10450 Beach Blvd., Suite 108, Stanton, which was ordered closed Sept. 8 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen Sept. 14

This week’s Cochino List includes Tram Chim Restaurant and Hoa An Quan

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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 Sept. 1 to Sept. 10. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Tram Chim Restaurant, 10131 Westminster Ave., Suite 114, Garden Grove, Closed: Sept. 9, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Mom & Kid Nutrition, 12023 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, Closed: Sept. 7, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Sept. 9
  • Hoa An Quan, 14291 Euclid St., Suite D-101, Garden Grove, Closed: Sept. 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 2
  • Teo Sandwiches, 14014 Magnolia St., Suite 1-C, Westminster, Closed: Sept. 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 10
  • Miss Donuts & Yogurt, 2200 Harbor Blvd., Suite E-170, Costa Mesa, Closed: Sept. 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 9
  • Mama K’s, 10450 Beach Blvd., Suite 108, Stanton, Closed: Sept. 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation,
  • G’s Boat House, 200 Main St., Suite 101-A, Huntington Beach, Closed: Sept. 7, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Sept. 9
  • Subway, 7907 Knott Ave., Buena Park, Closed: Sept. 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 9
  • Huntington Beach Beer Co., 201 Main St., Suite E, Huntington Beach, Closed: Sept. 7, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Las Venaditas Bar, 2660 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, Closed: Sept. 3, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 8
  • Update: Mogu Mogu at 2969 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, which was ordered closed Sept. 1 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen Sept. 3.
  • Update: Hotties Pizza at 440 Fair Drive, Suite B, Costa Mesa, which was ordered closed Aug. 31 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen Sept. 3.
  • Update: Big Chopsticks at 25098 Marguerite Parkway, Suite A, Mission Viejo, which was ordered closed Aug. 26 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen Aug. 31.

This week’s Cochino List includes Subway Sandwiches

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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 Aug. 5 to Aug. 13. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Subway, 3548 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, Closed: Aug. 6, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Aug. 6
  • 7 Leaves Cafe, 2429 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: Aug. 10, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Aug. 12
  • Big Chopsticks, 4953 Lincoln Ave., Cypress, Closed: Aug. 12, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Snack bar at The Rinks Yorba Linda Ice, 23641 La Palma Ave., Yorba Linda, Closed: Aug. 11, Reason: Insufficient hot water
  • Wienerschnitzel, 6131 Lincoln Ave., Buena Park, Closed: Aug. 5, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Aug. 6
  • Sizzler, 10471 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos, Closed: Aug. 5, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 8

This week’s Cochino List inclues El Carbonero and El Tapatio

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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 July 29 to Aug. 6. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • El Carbonero, 803 S. Main St., Santa Ana, Closed: Aug. 3, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 4
  • El Tapatio Restaurant, 1214 E. Pomona St., Santa Ana, Closed: Aug. 3, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 3
  • Bo Ke Restaurant, 12921 Fern St., Suites A-C, Garden Grove, Closed: Aug. 3, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Aug. 3
  • Quan Ngon, 8851 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 115, Garden Grove, Closed: Aug. 2, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Aug. 3
  • S&J Gran Cafe, 12835 Harbor Blvd., Suite E-6, Garden Grove, Closed: Aug. 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 5
  • Ajisen Ramen, 2700 Alton Parkway, Suite 145, Irvine, Closed: Aug. 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Zankou Chicken, 2424 W. Ball Road, Suite T, Anaheim, Closed: Aug. 3, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Aug. 3
  • Tacos & Co., 3601 Jamboree Road, Suite B-6, Newport Beach, Closed: Aug. 3, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 4
  • Hong Kong Banjum at A.R Mart, 1701 W. Orangethorpe Ave., Suite 108, Fullerton, Closed: Aug. 3, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Aug. 5
  • Pho May, 10503 Valley View St., Cypress, Closed: July 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 31
  • SeaLegs at the Beach, 17851 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, Closed: July 29, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 30
  • Update: Belinda’s Taqueria and Restaurant at 6072 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, which was ordered closed July 29 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen July 30.
  • Update: Wienerschnitzel at 1951 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, which was ordered closed July 29 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen July 30.
  • Update: King Pollo at 530 N. State College Blvd., Anaheim, which was ordered closed July 28 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen Aug. 5.

This week’s Cochino List includes WaBa 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 July 23 to July 30. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • WaBa Grill, 1215 E. Warner Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: July 26, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: July 26
  • Update: Los Cristales at 1638 S. Standard Ave., Santa Ana, which was ordered closed July 20 because of insufficient hot water, was allowed to reopen July 26.
  • Update: Oasis Nutrition at 431 E. First St., Suite 4-K, Santa Ana, which was ordered closed July 20 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen July 26.
  • Update: Hamamori at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Suite 320, Costa Mesa, which was ordered closed July 21 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen July 23.
  • Wok-In, 2394 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, Closed: July 26, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 28
  • Wienerschnitzel, 1951 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, Closed: July 29, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Artist Restaurant, 14281 Brookhurst St., Suite A, Garden Grove, Closed: July 28, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 28
  • Tai Chi Cuisine, 5414 Walnut Ave., Suite A, Irvine, Closed: July 26, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: July 26
  • Update: On The Rocks Bar & Grill at 12752 Valley View St., Suite V, Garden Grove, which was ordered closed July 17 because of fire or other disaster damage, was allowed to reopen July 27.
  • Belinda’s Taqueria and Restaurant, 6072 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Closed: July 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • King Pollo, 530 N. State College Blvd., Anaheim, Closed: July 28, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Hot-N-Chili, 111 W. Avenida Palizada, Suite 305, San Clemente, Closed: July 28, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 29
  • Super Torta, 1151 N. Euclid St., Suite N, Anaheim, Closed: July 28, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 30
  • Update: Creamistry at 26841 Aliso Creek Road, Suite B, Aliso Viejo, which was ordered closed July 16 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen July 23.

This week’s Cochino List includes Birrieria Nochistlan, California Creationz and Oasis

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

  • Birrieria Nochistlan, 1628 S. Standard Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: July 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 22
  • California Creationz, 1320 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: July 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 22
  • Los Cristales, 1638 S. Standard Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: July 20, Reason: Insufficient hot water
  • Oasis, 431 E. First St., Suite 4-K, Santa Ana, Closed: July 20, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Hamamori at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Suite 320, Costa Mesa, Closed: July 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • On The Rocks Bar & Grill, 12752 Valley View St., Suite V, Garden Grove, Closed: July 17, Reason: Fire or other disaster damage
  • King Noodles 68, 10561 Bolsa Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: July 15, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Yogurtland, 2318 N. Tustin Ave., Suite B, Orange, Closed: July 15, Reason: Employee restrooms nonfunctional, Reopened: July 16
  • Cutie Lounge, 9191 Bolsa Ave., Suite 122, Westminster, Closed: July 20, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: July 21
  • Zombee Donuts & Bakeshop, 802 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, Closed: July 21, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 22
  • Alta, 506 31st St., Newport Beach, Closed: July 21, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: July 22
  • Dollar Tree, 1230 W. Imperial Highway, Suite B, La Habra, Closed: July 21, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Pizza D’oro, 8468 Indianapolis Ave., Huntington Beach, Closed: July 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 22
  • Mariscos Playa de Corales, 640 W. Chapman Ave., Placentia, Closed: July 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 22
  • Simply Cakes and Cupcakes, 24002 Via Fabricante, Suite 401, Mission Viejo, Closed: July 20, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 20
  • Juice It Up!, 9111 Atlanta Ave., Huntington Beach, Closed: July 20, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 22
  • Broken Yolk Cafe, 8010 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, Closed: July 17, Reason: Fire or other disaster damage
  • Creamistry, 26841 Aliso Creek Road, Suite B, Aliso Viejo, Closed: July 16, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Taqueros, 31401 Camino Capistrano, Suite 3, San Juan Capistrano, Closed: July 22, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Update: A coffee bar at El Dorado Hand Car Wash, 26815 La Paz Road, Aliso Viejo, which was ordered closed July 14 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen July 20.
  • Update: Mai Anh Thach Che at 9550 Bolsa Ave., Suite 115-C, Westminster, which was ordered closed July 15 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen July 16.

This week’s Cochino List includes Mai Anh Thach Che and Brio Tuscan Grille

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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 July 9 to July 16. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Mai Anh Thach Che, 9550 Bolsa Ave., Suite 115-C, Westminster, Closed: July 15, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Sushi Damu, 13962 Newport Ave., Suite D, Tustin, Closed: July 13, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: July 14
  • Brio Tuscan Grille, 774 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, Closed: July 12, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 13
  • Del Taco, 1155 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Anaheim, Closed: July 9, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 10
  • Coffee bar at El Dorado Hand Car Wash, 26815 La Paz Road, Aliso Viejo, Closed: July 14, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Social, 21214 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, Closed: July 14, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 15
  • Healthy N Tasty, 25381 Alicia Parkway, Suite F, Laguna Hills, Closed: July 13, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: July 13

This week’s Cochino List includes California Juice

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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 July 1 to July 9. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • California Juice, 1205 E. 17th St., Santa Ana, Closed: July 1, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 2
  • Update: Osaka Japan at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Suite 932, Santa Ana, which was ordered closed June 29 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen July 4.
  • Tastea, 12913 Harbor Blvd., Suite Q-1, Garden Grove, Closed: July 7, Reason: Employee restrooms nonfunctional, Reopened: July 7
  • Sunright Tea Studio at The OC Mix, 3313 Hyland Ave., Suite A-7, Costa Mesa, Closed: July 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 6
  • Kitchen at Pirch, 3303 Hyland Ave., Suite D, Costa Mesa, Closed: July 1, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 6
  • Saffron Grill, 720 E. Katella Ave., Orange, Closed: July 7, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: July 7
  • Playa Azul, 1071 N. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, Closed: July 2, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: July 2
  • Kitchen at Lazy W Ranch, 23852 Hot Springs Canyon Road, San Juan Capistrano, Closed: July 2, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 7
  • Belinda’s Taqueria and Restaurant, 6072 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Closed: July 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 2
  • Claim Jumper, 27845 Santa Margarita Parkway, Mission Viejo, Closed: July 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 3

This week’s Cochino List includes several restaurants at the MainPlace Mall

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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 24 to July 2. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Super Antojitos Mexican Food, 3305 S. Bristol St., Santa Ana, Closed: June 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 1
  • Moctezuma Restaurant, 809 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana, Closed: June 29, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 30
  • Osaka Japan at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Suite 932, Santa Ana, Closed: June 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Charleys Philly Steaks at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Suite 908, Santa Ana, Closed: June 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 30
  • La Mia Pasta at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Suite 904, Santa Ana, Closed: June 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 30
  • Panda Express at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Suite 912, Santa Ana, Closed: June 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 30
  • Gourmet Burger, 2431 N. Tustin Ave., Suite R-2, Santa Ana, Closed: June 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 26
  • Quattro Caffe at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Suite 1201, Costa Mesa, Closed: June 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 30
  • Estrada’s Grill, 6931 W. Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: July 1, Reason: Not provided, Reopened: July 2
  • Cocina Azteca Grill, 111 E. Chapman Ave., Placentia, Closed: June 30, Reason: Rodent infestation,Reopened: July 1
  • Paco’s Tacos “N” Burgers, 250 S. Euclid St., Anaheim, Closed: June 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 1
  • Lien Hue, 13898 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove, Closed: June 29, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 29
  • Lee’s Sandwiches at Asian Garden Mall, 9200 Bolsa Ave., Suite 305, Westminster, Closed: June 28, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 29
  • Mobil Mart at Mobil station, 5989 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, Closed: June 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 26
  • Wingstop, 5631 E. La Palma Ave., Suite B, Anaheim, Closed: June 24, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Update: Tlaxcala Bakery Panaderia at 3174 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite 104, Anaheim, which was ordered closed June 22 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen June 25.

This week’s Cochino List includes Pacific Bakery

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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 17 to June 25. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Pacific Bakery at Bristol Food Court, 1180 S. Bristol St., Suite 107, Santa Ana, Closed: June 23, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 24
  • La Chiquita, 906 E. Washington Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: June 17, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 17
  • Mai Anh Thach Che, 9550 Bolsa Ave., Suite 115-C, Westminster, Closed: June 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 23
  • Royal King Fit Nutrition, 5944 Westminster Ave., Westminster, Closed: June 18, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 18
  • Tlaxcala Bakery Panaderia, 3174 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite 104, Anaheim, Closed: June 22, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Yogurtland, 111 E. Katella Ave., Suite 20, Anaheim, Closed: June 22, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 23
  • Cocina El Ranchito, 17851 Santiago Blvd., Suite 2, Villa Park, Closed: June 23, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 24
  • H.H. Cotton’s, 201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, Closed: June 23, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 24
  • Kitchen at Rancho Las Lomas, 19191 Lawrence Canyon, Silverado, Closed: June 22, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 23
  • KFC, 30071 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, Closed: June 17, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: June 19
  • Nutrition Solutions Juice Bar at LA Fitness, 3960 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, which was ordered closed June 16 because of insufficient hot water, was allowed to reopen June 21.

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 Costa Azul

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

  • Costa Azul, 800 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, Closed: May 20, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: May 20
  • Hotties Pizza, 440 Fair Drive, Suite B, Costa Mesa, Closed: May 19, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Nick’s Pizza, 2300 Harbor Blvd., Suite K-1, Costa Mesa, Closed: May 18, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: May 19
  • 24 Carrots, 150 E. Baker Circle, Costa Mesa, Closed: May 13, Reason: Ongoing foodborne illness investigation, Reopened: May 13
  • IHOP, 830 N. Euclid Ave., Anaheim, Closed: May 17, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 18
  • Panaderia La Union, 9037 Cerritos Ave., Anaheim, Closed: May 18, Reason: Rodent infestation,Reopened: May 19
  • Romano Cucina, 16595 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, Closed: May 18, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 21
  • China Kitchen, 1830 W. Lincoln Ave., Suites H-J, Anaheim, Closed: May 13, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 15