RESTAURANT HEALTH PERMIT SUSPENSIONS--NOVEMBER

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.

Business: India Palace 23692 El Toro Road, El Toro

Dates Closed: Nov.9-10 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Summary suspension: rodent droppings throughout the kitchen, dishwashing area, storage areas and food preparations surface. Numerous food products contaminated with rodent feces and several food sacks had been gnawed through.

Business: Del Taco, 1290 N. Euclid St., Anaheim Dates Closed: Nov. 9-10 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Summary suspension: no hot water

Business: Chalet Pancake and Steakhouse, 721 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim

Dates Closed: Nov. 13-14 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Failure to comply with notice of violation: rodent droppings in lockerroom; grease accummulation on kitchen walls; mold residues in cooking area.

Business: Lamppost Pizza, 23788 Mercury Rd., El Toro

Dates Closed: Nov. 15-17 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Failure to comply with notice of violation: food residue on equipment, wall and floor surfaces; structural deterioration of floors, walls, ceilings and utensils; no hot water in restrooms; defective refrigeration unit.

Business: Pancho’s 1701 E. McFadden Ave., Santa Ana

Dates Closed: Nov. 15-17 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Summary suspension: no hot water

Business: Cottage Restaurant 308 N. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach Dates Closed: Nov. 16-17 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Summary suspension: rodent feces throughout the preparation and storage area, including on food bags in the storage room and on food preparation tables

Business: Buffums Granada Room 24231 Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills

Dates Closed: Nov. 21-22 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Summary suspension: heavy cockroach infestation throughout kitchen and storage areas

Business: Wok Express 28985 Golden Lantern St., Laguna Niguel

Dates Closed: Nov. 22-27 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Summary suspension: sewage backed up

Business: Zacks Famous Frozen Yogurt 28985 Golden Lantern St., Laguna Niguel

Dates Closed: Nov. 22-27 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Summary suspension: sewage backed up into establishment

Business: Gyros Wonder 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana

Dates Closed: Nov.27-28 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Summary suspension: heavy infestation of cockroaches on food preparation tables and interior surfaces

Business: Kien Thanh Bakery 93788 Westminster Ave., Westminster

Dates Closed: Nov. 28-29 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Summary suspension: no hot water and cockroach infestation.

Business: Little Caesar’s 1711 W. Ball Road, Anaheim

Dates Closed: Nov. 28-29 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Permit suspension: non-compliance with notice of violation

Source: Orange County Health Care Agency, environmental health division