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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

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.

The passenger in a Costa Mesa fatal hit and run collision now facing charges and is a fugitive

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Meghann Carrie Carlisle, of Costa Mesa, a 38-year-old woman, has been listed as a fugitive by the OCDA’s office in relation to a hit-and-run collision which killed Richard Frost, a 74-year-old man in Costa Mesa, on April 10, 2021. Carlisle was a passenger in the hit and run vehicle, which was driven by 28-year-old Costa Mesa resident Stewart Leacky Waithanji.

The OCDA is charging Carlisle with two felony counts of being an accessory to a crime after the fact and for her involvement in a hit-and-run collision causing serious or permanent injury.

Carlisle has also been charged with two misdemeanor counts of hit and run causing property damage, stemming from the hit and run incident.

Around 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2021, Costa Mesa police were called to the scene of a hit-and-run accident on Newport Boulevard south of 17th Street with witnesses attempting stop the driver from leaving the scene. Officers found an injured 74-year-old man in the street. The man was treated by paramedics and taken to a local hospital where he died.

Witnesses reported the victim was attempting to stop the driver of a silver Chevy Malibu from leaving the scene when he was struck. The driver, later identified as Waithanji, continued driving. He was arrested a short time later in the parking lot of a Los Alamitos bar.

Waithanji was wanted on a warrant on a September 2019 driving under the influence case and also on second warrant for an October 2019 driving under the influence case. Court records maintained by the state of Iowa indicate Waithanji was convicted for first-, second- and third-degree DUI offenses committed in January and May of 2016 and November 2017, according to the L.A. Times.

Waithanji currently faces one count of felony murder, along with two felony charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and two misdemeanor charges related to property damage caused during the collision. He faces a maximum sentence of life if convicted of all charges, according to the OCDA.

Carlisle, who apparently has also used the surname Nguyen, was arrested and released on April 13, according to the OCDA. The OCDA complaint alleges that Carlisle was the owner of the Malibu driven during the incident. The OCDA alleges that she failed to stop and notify authorities or communicate with victims following the collision. She is also accused of unlawfully harboring, concealing and aiding Waithanji so he “might avoid and escape from arrest, trial, conviction and punishment for the felony.”

While the relationship between the two suspects is unknown, an online inmate locator maintained by the sheriff’s department lists Carlisle’s occupation as “receptionist,” while Waithanji is described as a “server.”

Waithanji is scheduled to be arraigned in court on May 12.

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.