Orange County Health Inspectors Order Temporary Restaurant Closures

Restaurants in Orange County facing temporary closures due to health violations

News Summary

Orange County health inspectors have enforced temporary closures on several restaurants and food vendors due to health and safety violations. The closures, effective from May 29 to June 5, aim to ensure that food establishments meet health standards for customer safety. Notable closures include M Korean BBQ and Juice It Up!, among others. The health care agency updates the closure list regularly to maintain public health and food safety. Restaurant owners are encouraged to adhere to hygiene protocols to avoid potential closures.

Orange County Health Inspectors Order Temporary Restaurant Closures

Orange County health inspectors enforced temporary closures on several restaurants and food vendors from May 29 to June 5 due to various health and safety violations. The measure is part of ongoing efforts to ensure food establishments meet health standards and provide safe dining environments for customers.

The establishments ordered to close during this period include:

M Korean BBQ – 6982 Beach Blvd., Unit C-320, Buena Park
Juice It Up! – 6864 Katella Ave., Cypress
Food service at Staybridge Suites – 1050 W. Ball Road, Anaheim
Food storage for El Cantarito Restaurant – 120 W. Santa Fe Ave., Placentia
The District Eatery – 2455 Park Ave., Tustin
Fruitea Boba – 146 S. Main St., Suite L, Orange
Taqueria Zaragoza – 903 S. Bristol St., Suite H, Santa Ana
Food service at CVS Pharmacy – 7191 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach
Wholly Smokes BBQ – 5440 Orangethorpe Ave., La Palma

Tom’s Place Warehouse at 4459 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, was also ordered to close on May 29 because of insufficient hot water but was permitted to reopen the following day after addressing the issue.

The Orange County Health Care Agency updates its closure list weekly, reflecting the status of establishments since the prior report. This week’s report follows a trend of increased enforcement, reporting a total of 15 closures from May 15 to May 22 and 10 closures from May 8 to May 15.

These updates provide essential information for the public about the compliance of local eateries with health regulations, highlighting the health department’s commitment to ensuring food safety standards are rigorously enforced. Establishments that face closure are typically given specific guidelines for rectifying their health violations and can apply for a reopening once they have complied with all health and safety requirements.

Timely inspections and enforcement actions are crucial in maintaining food safety and protecting public health in Orange County. Restaurant owners are encouraged to regularly review and adhere to hygiene and safety protocols to avoid potential closures and harm to their business operations.

The Orange County Health Care Agency continues to prioritize public health by monitoring food safety across the region, ensuring that establishments provide safe dining experiences to their customers.