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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.

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 Gus’s Fried Chicken

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

  • Gus’s Fried Chicken, 102 N. Sycamore St., Santa Ana, Closed: April 12, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 12
  • Update: Mariscos La Sirena at 515 S. Main St., Santa Ana, which was ordered closed April 5 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen April 6.
  • Avila’s El Ranchito, 2101 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, Closed: April 12, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 12
  • Update: Hooters at 1507 S. Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, which was ordered closed April 6 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen April 9.
  • Dakao, 14550 Brookhurst St., Westminster, Closed: April 14, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 15
  • Quan Hy, 9727 Bolsa Ave., Westminster, Closed: April 13, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: April 13
  • Kabob Republic, 1781 Newport Blvd., Suite C, Costa Mesa, Closed: April 13, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 14
  • The Kashiwa Ramen, 1420 Baker St., Suite C, Costa Mesa, Closed: April 9, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 12
  • Update: The French at 9741 Bolsa Ave., Suite 109, Westminster, which was ordered closed April 1 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen April 13.
  • Com Viet at Saigon Supermarket, 10131 Westminster Blvd., Garden Grove, Closed: April 13, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 14
  • Chef Chuan, 2636 Dupont Drive, Suite 40, Irvine, Closed: April 13, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 15
  • Pho Ba Co, 4250 Barranca Parkway, Suites J-K, Irvine, Closed: April 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 9
  • Update: Nguyen’s Kitchen at 488 E. 17th St., Suite B-102, Costa Mesa, which was ordered closed April 8 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen April 9.
  • Elephant Cafe, 23384 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, Closed: April 15, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Cancun Tacos Al Carbon, 7011 Warner Ave., Suite I, Huntington Beach, Closed: April 14, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 16
  • Surfin’ Chicken, 71 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, Closed: April 13, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Pho Thanh Binh, 107 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, Closed: April 12, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 14
  • Octave 18, 7241 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Closed: April 12, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 13
  • El Pollo Loco, 3502 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos, Closed: April 9, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Update: Big Chopsticks at 4953 Lincoln Ave., Cypress, which was ordered closed April 8 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen April 13.
  • Update: Old Crow Smokehouse at 21022 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite B-230, Huntington Beach, which was ordered closed April 7 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen April 9.
  • Update: Zpizza at 1021 Avenida Pico, Suite C, San Clemente, which was ordered closed April 6 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen April 7.

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.

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.

This week’s Cochino List includes Rudy’s Mexican Grill and Pho Banh Mi

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

  • Rudy’s Mexican Grill, 12525 Knott St., Garden Grove, Closed: Feb. 24, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Feb. 25
  • Pho Banh Mi & Che Cali, 18122 Brookhurst St., Suites D-E, Fountain Valley, Closed: Feb. 24, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Feb. 25
  • Azinoya Teriyaki at Anaheim Marketplace, 1440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite G-2, Anaheim, Closed: Feb. 25, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Zombie Chicken & Sushi, 2937 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: Feb. 24, Reason: Insufficient hot water
  • Valerio’s, 649 N. Euclid St., Anaheim, Closed: Feb. 24, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Happy Dragon, 516 N. Euclid St., Anaheim, Closed: Feb. 22, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Feb. 24
  • Pick Up Stix, 7041 Yorktown Ave., Suite 106, Huntington Beach, Closed: Feb. 22, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Feb. 22
  • Rally’s, 105 N. Beach Blvd., Anaheim, Closed: Feb. 19, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Feb. 20
  • El Pollo Loco, 19320 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, Closed: Feb. 18, Reason: Rodent infestation

This week’s Cochino List includes Jobento and the One Seventeen Food Store

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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 Jan. 2 to Jan. 10. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Jobento, 1228 E. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: Jan. 6, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit
  • One Seventeen Food Store, 2102 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, Closed: Jan. 8, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Jan. 8
  • Update: Dollar Tree at 631 S. Main St., Santa Ana, which was ordered closed Dec. 30 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen Jan. 6.
  • Car wash at Tustin Auto Wash and Gas, 13561 Newport Ave., Tustin, Closed: Jan. 10, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Update: Crepe Maker at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Suite 9100, Santa Ana, which was ordered closed Jan. 2 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen Jan. 5.
  • Nuoc Mia Vien Dong, 13894 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove, Closed: Jan. 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Jan. 7
  • S&J Gran Cafe, 12835 Harbor Blvd., Suite E-6, Garden Grove, Closed: Jan. 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Jan. 8
  • Sushi Yun, 3505 E. Chapman Ave., Suite E, Orange, Closed: Jan. 2, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Jan. 3
  • Art Of The Party, 17290 Newhope St., Suite A, Fountain Valley, Closed: Jan. 9, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Jan. 10
  • Update: Brisket at 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, which was ordered closed Jan. 2 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen Jan. 5.
  • Cauldron Ice Cream, 14001 Jeffrey Road, Irvine, Closed: Jan. 2, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: Jan. 2
  • La Taverna, 727 N. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, Permit downgraded to prepackaged food only: Jan. 8, Reason: Insufficient hot water/plumbing in disrepair
  • Samara Restaurant, 1160 N. Kraemer Blvd., Anaheim, Closed: Jan. 9, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Cristi’s Restaurant, 821 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim, Closed: Jan. 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Jan. 9
  • Update: Momo Tea Bar at Anaheim GardenWalk, 400 W. Disney Way, Suite 169, Anaheim, which was ordered closed Dec. 27 because of insufficient hot water, was allowed to reopen Jan. 6.
  • ARC Restaurant Food and Libations, 3321 Hyland Ave., Suite F, Costa Mesa, Closed: Jan. 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Jan. 8
  • Ganso Island Grill, 4390 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, Closed: Jan. 7, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Jan. 8
  • Jerky King aka Vua Kho Bo, 5414 Walnut Ave., Suite E, Irvine, Closed: Jan. 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Jan. 8
  • Baskin-Robbins, 201 Main St., Suite B, Huntington Beach, Closed: Jan. 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Jan. 7
  • 7-Eleven, 8761 Knott Ave., Suite 101, Buena Park, Closed: Jan. 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Jan. 2
  • Update: Big Chopsticks at 4953 Lincoln Ave., Cypress, which was ordered closed Jan. 2 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen Jan. 6.

This week’s Cochino List includes several restaurants affected by a sewage overflow

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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 Dec. 14 to Dec. 31. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Tienda El Quetzal y Pupusas ToGo, 3848 E. Chapman Ave., Suite C, Orange, Closed: Dec. 20, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Dec. 20
  • Aurora’s Chorizo, 3848 E. Chapman Ave., Suite B, Orange, Closed: Dec. 20, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Dec. 20
  • Restaurant Doña Jose, 3848 E. Chapman Ave., Suite A-2, Orange, Closed: Dec. 20, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Dec. 20
  • Fullerton Liquor, 575 S. Euclid St., Fullerton, Closed: Dec. 15, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Dec. 17
  • Kitchen at St. Michael’s Abbey, 27977 Silverado Canyon Road, Silverado, Closed: Dec. 14, Reason: Insufficient hot water

Here is one more food poisoning incident in Santa Ana reported at Iwaspoisoned.com:

  • Del Taco, East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA, USA, Symptoms: Nausea Diarrhea Vomiting Other, Del Taco, East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA, USA, December 27, 2020 3:59 PM, “I am very sick with vomiting and diarrhea since late last nite after having rollers, and a drink about 130 p.m. on Saturday December 26 2020. The smell in the air smelled like sewer but I thought it was the grease truck servicing them at that time. I know better next time. 🙁 ”

This week’s Cochino List includes El Toro Bravo and Fanous

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

  • Fanous, 1621 Edinger Ave., Suite 102, Tustin, Closed: Dec. 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Dec. 9
  • Update: Hacienda Arzate at 1502 E. 1st St., Santa Ana, which was ordered closed Dec. 2 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen Dec. 7.
  • El Toro Bravo Tortilleria, 562 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, Closed: Dec. 8, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Dec. 8
  • Employee cafe at Sonesta, 17941 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, Closed: Dec. 7, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Dec. 7
  • The Copper Chef Kitchen & Bar at Sonesta, 17941 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, Closed: Dec. 7, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Dec. 7
  • Johnny’s Real New York Pizza, 6721 Quail Hill Parkway, Irvine, Closed: Dec. 7, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Dec. 7
  • Tai Tea, 874 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, Closed: Dec. 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Dec. 8
  • Royal Thai Orchid, 1315 N. Tustin Ave., Orange, Closed: Dec. 7, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Dec. 7
  • Wahoo’s Fish Taco, 2967 Michelson Drive, Suite F, Irvine, Closed: Dec. 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Dec. 8
  • Makino, 1818 Main St., Irvine, Closed: Dec. 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Dec. 11
  • Update: Casa California at Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, which was ordered closed Dec. 4 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen Dec. 4.
  • Update: Slow Fish at 16051 Bolsa Chica St., Huntington Beach, which was ordered closed Dec. 2 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen Dec. 4.

This week’s Cochino List includes Hacienda Arzate and Yuvraj Indian Kitchen

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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 Nov. 26 to Dec. 4. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Hacienda Arzate, 1502 E. First St., Santa Ana, Closed: Dec. 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Yuvraj Indian Kitchen at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Suite FC-4, Santa Ana, Closed: Dec. 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Nov. 6
  • Food stall at Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, Closed: Dec. 4, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Kitchen at Viet America Society, 11752 Beach Blvd., Stanton, Closed: Dec. 2, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Dec. 3
  • Mothers Market & Kitchen, 2963 Michelson Drive, Irvine, Closed: Dec. 2, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Dec. 2
  • Slow Fish, 16051 Bolsa Chica St., Huntington Beach, Closed: Dec. 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Al Tannour, 2947 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: Dec. 2, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Dec. 3
  • Mariscos Los Chavalones, 2751 W. Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, Closed: Dec. 1, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Dec. 1
  • Paco’s Grill, 558 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 103, Anaheim, Closed: Dec. 1, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Dec. 2
  • Coffee bar at Aramark Corp., 1 Glenn Bell Way, Irvine, Closed: Nov. 30, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Dec. 3
  • Long’s Kitchen, 15435 Jeffrey Road, Suite 103, Irvine, Closed: Nov. 30, Reason: Plumbing in disrepair, Reopened: Dec. 1
  • Retro Saigon Xua Restaurant at Asian Garden Mall, 9200 Bolsa Ave., Suite 302, Westminster, Closed: Nov. 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Dec. 3
  • Del Taco, 1301 E. Katella Ave., Orange, Closed: Nov. 29, Reason: Fire damage, Reopened: Dec. 1

This week’s Cochino List includes a Santa Ana Shell Station food mart

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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 Nov. 19 to Nov. 27. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Food Mart at Shell Station, 320 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: Nov. 23, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Nov. 23
  • The Human Bean, 21991 El Toro Road, Suite 10, Lake Forest, Closed: Nov. 23, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Nov. 25
  • Los Alzanes Mexican Food, 980 S. Knott Ave., Anaheim, Closed: Nov. 23, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Nov. 26
  • Newport Liquor, 2200 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, Closed: Nov. 23, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Nov. 24
  • Two Brothers Pizza, 6841 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, Closed: Nov. 20, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Nov. 21
  • Nick’s Pizza, 2300 Harbor Blvd., Suite K-1, Costa Mesa, Closed: Nov. 20, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Nov. 21
  • AV, 16500 Scientific Way, Irvine, Closed: Nov. 19, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Kitchen at Fullerton Club, 1535 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, Closed: Nov. 19, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • College Drive-In at 425 S. State College Blvd., Anaheim, which was ordered closed Nov. 19 because of a rodent infestation, was allowed to reopen Nov. 23.