A series of closed restaurant signs in Orange County due to health violations.
In a recent crackdown, health officials in Orange County have temporarily closed 30 restaurants due to significant health hazards, including vermin infestations and sewage overflow. These inspections, conducted between April 13 and May 13, 2024, highlight ongoing issues across various establishments in cities like Anaheim, Buena Park, and Garden Grove. Health inspectors aim to ensure that restaurants reopen with necessary health improvements and precautions in place to protect diners.
Orange County has been in the spotlight lately as health officials took decisive action, shutting down 30 restaurants over the last month due to significant health concerns. These closures, which occurred between April 13 and May 13, 2024, were part of an ongoing effort to ensure the safety and well-being of diners across the region.
The closures came about as a result of Permit Suspensions, driven by what health inspectors deemed imminent health hazards. Common issues leading to these suspensions included:
Moreover, a restaurant could face a permit suspension if any staff members interfered with the inspection process or if there were repeat violations.
Here’s a closer look at which cities were affected and what went down:
Anaheim didn’t hold back when it came to inspections, seeing eight restaurants shut down primarily due to cockroach infestations. Noteworthy closures included:
In Buena Park, John’s Incredible Pizza Company was shut down for one day on April 25-26 due to a cockroach invasion.
Five establishments in Garden Grove faced closures, with Brees Quality Meats, for example, closing its doors for two days due to not having enough hot water. Other restaurants, such as CTB Eatery and Tam Bien Restaurant, also faced rodent issues around the same time.
Two restaurants in Huntington Beach were caught in the net of health inspections, including Ola Mexican Kitchen, which had to close for a couple of days due to a cockroach problem.
Irvine saw its Seoul Haus close for a day due to a cockroach check-up. Meanwhile, in Lake Forest, Texas BBQ has yet to clarify its closure on April 30, while not reopening since then.
In Orange, several restaurants faced similar fates, with basking in nearby successes and failures. Roya Wok and Baskin Robbins were forced to close briefly due to cockroach infestations.
As we look forward to the upcoming weeks, all these restaurant closures aim to ensure that when they do reopen, they do so with the proper health precautions and improvements in place. Restaurant inspectors will revisit each location to verify that the issues have been resolved before allowing them to welcome patrons back inside.
The Orange County Health Care Agency reminds the public of their commitment to keeping locals and visitors safe as they dine out. For those interested in the latest updates or information on restaurant inspections, checking their list online is an excellent idea to stay informed.
Whether you’re a foodie, a casual diner, or someone who just loves to grab a quick meal, it’s essential to stay aware of these happenings in your community. Let’s hope the rest of the month brings improvements, and we see those eateries reopen with fresh starts!
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