RESTAURANT HEALTH PERMIT SUSPENSIONS

The environmental health division of Orange County’s Health Care Agency performs routine unannounced inspections of the county’s more than 6,000 restaurants, markets and other food establishments. When conditions violate state law or applicable county and municipal codes, inspectors can issue notices of violation. If inspectors find during an announced recheck that conditions cited in the notice have not been rectified, they can effectively close the business by suspending its health permit. Inspectors can also issue a summary health permit suspension during a routine inspection if they find an immediate health threat. In all cases, health permits are reinstated as soon as the situation is rectified. Following is a list of March suspensions. Business: Taqueria Serrano 2600 W. Edinger Ave.Santa Ana Dates closed: March 6-7 Reasons cited for suspension: Summary suspension: kitchen ceiling leaking and falling apart. Business: Skateway 2300 N. Rose Drive Placentia Dates closed: March 8-10 Reasons cited for suspension: Summary suspension: extensive cockroach infestation; filthy storage shelving and soda dispenser; no hot water in restrooms. Business: Little Caesar’s Pizza 8052 Lampson Ave., Stanton Dates closed: March 13-14 Reasons cited for suspension: Failure to comply with notice of violation: soap dispensers inoperable at handwashing sinks. Business: El Comedore 418 N. Bristol St., Santa Ana Dates closed: March 15 Reasons cited for suspension: Failure to comply with notice of violation: utensils stored on floor; unbagged garbage in dumpster; dirty utensils; illegal storage containers (dairy crates). Business: Green Garden Restaurant 490 S. Main St., Orange Dates closed: March 15-16 Reasons cited for suspension: Summary suspension: cockroach infestation throughout food preparation and customer areas. Business: La Casa Garcia 531 W. Chapman Ave., Anaheim Dates closed: March 9 Reasons cited for suspension: Failure to comply with notice of violation: black residue and old food residues on floors; greasy milk crates used as shelving in kitchen; deteriorated floor under bar sink. Business: Cafe La Me 2709 W. 17th St. A , Santa Ana. Dates closed: March 21-22 Reasons cited for suspension: Failure to comply with notice of violation: improper sanitation of utensils; missing or broken toilet paper dispensers; missing thermometers in the refrigerator; fruit fly infestation in kitchen; filthy kitchen walls and floors; vent covers in restrooms covered with soot; dirty can opener. Business: Anaheim Convention Center 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim Dates closed: March 27 Reasons cited for suspension: Summary suspension: lack of hot water at all fixtures in main kitchen, concession kitchen and Orange Tree Lounge. Source: Orange County Health Care Agency, Environmental Health Division