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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

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.

A DUI driver drove up onto a curb in DTSA on Sunday

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A driver suspected of being under the influence while behind the wheel drove his white Kia sedan up onto a curb, right past where people were eating outside at the popular DTSA restaurant Chapter One, on Sunday, May 2, at about 11:45 a.m.

The car slam into a raised flower bed next to the entrance of the parking structure at the 300 block of W. 3rd St. The driver then exited the Kia and ran but he did not get far. Witnesses were able to catch up to the driver and restrain him until the police arrived.

The white Kia Optima ended up leaking fluids next to the entrance of the Artists Village Parking.

There were at at least 50 people in the outdoor dining area at Chapter One when the suspect’s Kia careened past them.

The suspect driver was strapped onto a stretcher and taken away by ambulance. Witnesses said he appeared to be conscious

The SAPD later arrested the driver on suspicion of DUI. For whatever reason the SAPD did not reveal the suspect’s name.

Fortunately there were no other injuries reported but this could have ended very badly had the car slammed into the outdoor diners. They are protected by barriers but who knows what could have happened in such an instance?

Who gets drunk before noon? On a Sunday?

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.

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.

This week’s Cochino List includes Taco Bell and Mariscos La Sirena

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

  • Mariscos La Sirena, 515 S. Main St., Santa Ana, Closed: April 5, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Taco Bell, 2910 S. Bristol St., Santa Ana, Closed: April 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 3
  • My Pho, 3426 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, Closed: April 5, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 7
  • Nguyen’s Kitchen, 488 E. 17th St., Suite B-102, Costa Mesa, Closed: April 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • The French, 9741 Bolsa Ave., Suite 109, Westminster, Closed: April 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Jong Ro Shul Lung Tang, 8942 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 114, Garden Grove, Closed: April 6, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 7
  • Gala Bakery, 14570 Brookhurst St., Westminster, Closed: April 6, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 7
  • El Torito, 2020 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: April 5, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 6
  • Saivam Cafe, 2955 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: March 31, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 2
  • Griffin’s Grill, 11272 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos, Closed: April 8, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 9
  • Big Chopsticks, 4953 Lincoln Ave., Cypress, Closed: April 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Old Crow Smokehouse, 21022 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite B-230, Huntington Beach, Closed: April 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Inchin’s Bamboo Garden, 3850 Barranca Parkway, Suite O, Irvine, Closed: April 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 8
  • Hooters, 1507 S. Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, Closed: April 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, 25800 Jeronimo Road, Suite 401-B, Mission Viejo, Closed: April 6, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 7
  • Zpizza, 1021 Avenida Pico, Suite C, San Clemente, Closed: April 6, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Nalu’s Hawaiian Fish Grill, 26612 Towne Centre Drive, Suite I, Lake Forest, Closed: April 5, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 7
  • Hiccups, 11382 Beach Blvd., Suite A, Stanton, Closed: April 5, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 8
  • Clyde’s Hot Chicken, 513 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, Closed: April 1, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 2
  • Tacos & Co., 3601 Jamboree Road, Suite B-6, Newport Beach, Closed: April 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 2
  • Hatam Restaurant, 25800 Jeronimo Road, Suite 402, Mission Viejo, Closed: April 1, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 1

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

This week’s Cochino List includes Pacific Ranch 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 March 4 to March 12. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Stowaway, 2493 Park Ave., Suite 27, Tustin, Closed: March 9, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 11
  • Pacific Ranch Market, 7540 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, Closed: March 8, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Banh Cuon Tay Ho So II, 9242 Bolsa Ave., Suite F, Westminster, Closed: March 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 10
  • Sessions Sandwiches, 414 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, Closed: March 10, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 11
  • Johns Incredible Pizza Co., 8601 On The Mall, Buena Park, Closed: March 9, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 10
  • 7-Eleven, 502 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, Closed: March 4, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 5
  • Primrose Cafe, 13956 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach, Closed: March 4, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 5
  • Update: Wet Dog Tavern at 221 Main St., Suite B, Huntington Beach, which was ordered closed March 3 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen March 6.

The SAPD is looking for a suspect who shot a man at the Chinatown Express Restaurant

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Do you recall our mention almost a month ago on our Facebook page of a police incident at the Chinatown Express Restaurant located at 2050 N. Grand Avenue? The SAPD has finally addressed what happened, in their weekly Most Wanted Wednesday.

On 2/13/2021 at 6:20 PM, the victim and wanted suspect had a verbal argument inside the Chinatown Express Restaurant located at 2050 N. Grand Avenue.

The victim walked to a U-Haul truck with his food. As the victim and his stepfather were about to eat, the suspect drove up in a black 4-door newer model SUV and shot into the U-Haul truck approximately 2 to 3 times, striking the victim.

The suspect vehicle was last seen traveling southbound Grand Avenue. At the time of this incident, the suspect had three minors with him inside the vehicle.

Suspect: Male, Hispanic, 5’07” – 5’09” tall, medium build, wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans, dark baseball cap, a dark face mask and glasses. Armed with an unknown caliber handgun, which is still outstanding.

Anyone with information identifying the wanted suspect in this case is asked to contact, Detective Moroyoqui at (714) 245-8731 or gmoroyoqui@santa-ana.org.

This week’s Cochino List includes Chinese Sauerkraut Fish

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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 Feb. 25 to March 5. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Chinese Sauerkraut Fish at Super Irvine, 14120 Culver Drive, Suites I-J, Irvine, Closed: Feb. 25, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Feb. 28
  • Red Tomato Pizza, 2794 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: March 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Wet Dog Tavern, 221 Main St., Suite B, Huntington Beach, Closed: March 3, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Pho A’mie, 737 N. Placentia Ave., Fullerton, Closed: March 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 1
  • Snack Shop at Mobil station, 21721 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, Closed: March 1, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 2
  • El Cantarito Restaurant, 120 W. Santa Fe St., Placentia, Closed: Feb. 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Feb. 27
  • Updated: El Pollo Loco at 19320 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, which was ordered closed Feb. 18 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen Feb. 19.
  • Updated: Valerio’s at 649 N. Euclid St., Anaheim, which was ordered closed Feb. 24 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen March 2.
  • Updated: Zombie Chicken & Sushi at 2937 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, which was ordered closed Feb. 24 because of insufficient hot water, was allowed to reopen Feb. 25.
  • Updated: Azinoya Teriyaki at Anaheim Marketplace, 1440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite G-2, Anaheim, which was ordered closed Feb. 25 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen Feb. 26.