RESTAURANT CLOSURE REPORT

The environmental health division of Orange County’s Health Care Agency performs routine, unannounced inspections of the county’s more than 11,000 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 have not been corrected, they can effectively close the business by suspending its health permit. Health permits are reinstated as soon as the situation is corrected. Here is a rundown for December:

* Restaurant: Las Venaditas, 2660 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim.

Dates closed: Dec. 27-Jan. 2.

Reasons cited: Cockroach infestation.

* Restaurant: Humphrey Yogurt, 1875 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Dates closed: Dec. 19. Reopened the same day.

Reasons cited: No hot water.

* Restaurant: Zarapes Bar, 12745 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove.

Dates closed: Dec. 13-15.

Reasons cited: No hot water.

* Restaurant: Vietnam’s Pearl, 13032 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove.

Dates closed: Dec. 14-15.

Reasons cited: Sewage overflow.

* Restaurant: Cafe Asia, 13185 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove.

Dates closed: Dec. 14. Reopened the same day.

Reasons cited: No hot water.

* Restaurant: Al Waha BBQ, 9562 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove.

Dates closed: Dec. 28-29.

Reasons cited: Cockroach infestation.

* Restaurant: Java Jungle, 602 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach.

Dates closed: Dec. 4. Reopened the same day.

Reasons cited: No hot water.

* Restaurant: Taco Bell, 7480 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach.

Dates closed: Dec. 11. Reopened the same day.

Reasons cited: No hot water.

* Restaurant: A-1 Pizza, 9560 Hamilton Ave., Huntington Beach.

Dates closed: Dec. 28. Reopened the same day.

Reasons cited: No hot water. Operating without valid health permit.

* Restaurant: Mariscos El Compa, 1333 N. Glassell Ave., Orange.

Dates closed: Dec. 5. Reopened the same day.

Reasons cited: No hot water. Sewage overflow.

* Restaurant: Town and Country Car Wash, 2747 E. Chapman Ave., Orange.

Dates closed: Dec. 6-11. Not reopened as of Jan. 9.

Reasons cited: Operating without health permit.

* Restaurant: Tandoor Cuisine of India, 1132 E. Katella Ave., Orange.

Dates closed: Dec. 11. Reopened the same day.

Reasons cited: Lack of hot water/electrical service.

* Restaurant: Golden Spoon, 3930 S. Bristol St. No. 110, Santa Ana.

Dates closed: Dec. 22. Not reopened as of Jan. 9.

Reasons cited: Fire damage.

* Restaurant: Mekong Flavor, 3930 S. Bristol St. No. 109, Santa Ana.

Dates closed: Dec. 22. Not reopened as of Jan. 9.

Reasons cited: Fire damage.

* Restaurant: El Comedor, 418 S. Bristol St., Santa Ana.

Dates closed: Dec. 29. Not reopened as of Jan. 9.

Reasons cited: Fire damage.

* Restaurant: Azzara’s Gourmet Catering, 721 W. First St., Tustin.

Dates closed: Dec. 15-18.

Reasons cited: Rodent infestation.

* Restaurant: Royal Liquor, 16501 Magnolia St., Westminster.

Dates closed: Dec. 19-20.

Reasons cited: No water supply.

Compiled by Tim Wilson