October 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: Hoa Bien Restaurant, 10548 Westminster Ave., Garden Grove
Dates Closed: 10/1
Reasons Cited for Suspension: Cockroach infestation and inadequate lighting in food preparation areas.
Business: J & J Produce, 1287 E. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim
Dates Closed: 10/10
Reasons Cited for Suspension: No hot water; cockroaches
Business: China Pearl Restaurant, 8780 Warner Ave., Fountain Valley
Dates Closed: 10/22-23
Reasons Cited for Suspension: Extensive cockroach infestation throughout food handling areas.
Business: Bo-Bo China Restaurant, 18856 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley
Dates Closed: 10/24
Reasons Cited for Suspension: Heavy cockroach infestation throughout kitchen; rat infestation.
Business: Jack-in-the-Box Restaurant, 800 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach
Dates Closed: 10/26
Reasons Cited for Suspension: Restaurant fire
Source: Orange County Health Care Agency, environmental health division
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