CLIPBOARD : January and February 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.

Business: China King, 624 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana Dates Closed: Jan. 8-9 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Summary suspension: extensive cockroach infestation in food preparation, food storage and dishwashing areas. Business: TNT Sandwiches & Deli, 10594 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove Dates Closed: Jan. 11-18 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Summary suspension: no hot water on site. Business: Carniceria Santa Ana, 1518 S. Flower St., Santa Ana Dates Closed: Jan. 14 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Summary suspension: lack of hot water in the facility; sewage backing up from floor drain. Business: Burger King, 2210 E. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim Dates Closed: Jan. 14-15 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Failure to comply with notice of violation: no hot water and food residue on shelving. Business: Laguna Village Cafe, 577 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach Dates Closed: Jan. 16-18 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Summary suspension: severe infestation of rodents, with numerous droppings throughout and chewed foods. Business: Circle K, 3174 W. Ball Road, Anaheim Dates Closed: Jan. 18-22 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Failure to comply with notice of violation: lack of soap and towels at hand-washing facilities; dirty utensils and equipment. Business: Marina Bay Yogurt, 3801 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach Dates Closed: Feb. 1-5 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Summary suspension: no hot water and no health permit. Business: Bagel Heaven, 303 Broadway, Laguna Beach Dates Closed: Feb. 13-14 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Summary suspension: severe infestation of mice. Business: Wild Duck, 2754 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar Dates Closed: Feb. 22-26 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Failure to comply with notice of violation: a combination of cleaning and structural problems; 18 out of the original 21 items cited were not corrected. Business: In & Out Donuts, 918 N. Glassell St., Orange Dates Closed: Feb. 27 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Summary suspension: strong odor of sewage when water is run down sinks; liquid affluent coming out onto the floor through the floor drain. Business: Gourmet Kitchen, 3940 S. Bristol St., Santa Ana Dates Closed: Feb. 27-28 Reasons Cited for Suspension: Failure to comply with notice of violation: improper food storage and protection, problems with equipment condition and general sanitation. RESTAURANT VIOLATIONS REPORTED BY CITY/COMMUNITY March, 1990, to February, 1991 City: Violations Santa Ana: 23 Anaheim: 8 Garden Grove: 8 El Toro: 6 Costa Mesa: 4 Huntington Beach: 4 Irvine: 4 Orange: 4 Westminster: 4 Cypress: 3 Laguna Beach: 3 Newport Beach: 3 San Clemente: 3 Laguna Hills: 3 Fountain Valley: 2 Laguna Niguel: 2 Mission Viejo: 2 Tustin: 2 Buena Park: 1 La Habra: 1 La Palma: 1 Placentia: 1 Seal Beach: 1 Corona del Mar: 1 Source: Orange County Health Care Agency, environmental health division