The OC 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 Oct. 3 to Oct. 11. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

  • Mariscos Hector, 1208 E. McFadden Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: Oct. 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Oct. 4
  • Update: La Vaquita at 1633 S. Standard Ave., Santa Ana, which was ordered closed Oct. 2 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen Oct. 7.
  • Sanukiseimen Mugimaru and Don Don Tei at Mitsuwa Marketplace, 665 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, Closed: Oct. 10, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Sky Express at Mitsuwa Marketplace, 665 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, Closed: Oct. 10, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Which Wich?, 2963 Michelson Drive, Suite C, Irvine, Closed: Oct. 9, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: Oct. 9
  • Nekter Juice Bar, 6793 Quail Hill Parkway, Irvine, Closed: Oct. 9, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: Oct. 9
  • Primi Donuts, 17655 Harvard Ave., Suite B, Irvine, Closed: Oct. 9, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: Oct. 9
  • IHOP, 1560 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, Closed: Oct. 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Oct. 8
  • Pokeworks, 15333 Culver Drive, Suite 410, Irvine, Closed: Oct. 8, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: Oct. 8
  • Johnny’s Real New York Pizza, 2756 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, Closed: Oct. 8, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: Oct. 8
  • 2145 Pizza, 2145 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, Closed: Oct. 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Oct. 10
  • Star Liquor Jr. Mart, 1210 S. State College Blvd., Suite A, Anaheim, Closed: Oct. 8, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Oct. 9
  • Taco Bell, 16431 Bolsa Chica Road, Huntington Beach, Closed: Oct. 7, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Oct. 8
  • Happy Days Restaurant, 13135 Brookhurst St., Suite 8, Garden Grove, Closed: Oct. 7, Reason: Insufficient hot water
  • Cafeteria at Del Sol School, 5400 Myra Ave., Cypress, Closed: Oct. 7, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Oct. 8
  • Maru Sushi, 15362 W. Goldenwest St., Westminster, Closed: Oct. 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Oct. 8
  • Dimi’s Food Stand, 10801 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, Closed: Oct. 4, Reason: Plumbing in disrepair, Reopened: Oct. 4
  • Myungdong Tofu House, 5446 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, Closed: Oct. 3, Reason: Fire or other disaster damage, Reopened: Oct. 3
  • Update: Valerio’s at 649 N. Euclid St., Anaheim, which was ordered closed Oct. 2 because of a cockroach infestation, was allowed to reopen Oct. 9.
Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.
Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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