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This week’s Cochino List includes Original Mike’s

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of June 13 to June 21. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

Here is the list:

  • Original Mike’s, 100 S. Main St., Santa Ana, Closed: June 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 21
  • Update: The Burger Stop at 2302 S. Broadway, Santa Ana, closed June 11 because of insufficient hot water, reopened June 12.
  • Center Club, 650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, Closed: June 20, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 20
  • Pita Hot, 1343 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, Closed: June 19, Reason: Ongoing foodborne illness investigation, Reopened: June 20
  • Chick-fil-a, 1647 E. Imperial Highway, Brea, Closed: June 19, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 19
  • Poke Cafe, 3109 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, Closed: June 19, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 20
  • Tandoori Garden, 30 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, Closed: June 18, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 19
  • The Loft Hawaiian Restaurant, 7862 Warner Ave., Suite 105, Huntington Beach, Closed: June 18, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 19
  • M Bakery, 13038 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: June 18, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 19
  • 7-Eleven, 1097 Baker St., Costa Mesa, Closed: June 17, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 18
  • Cafe Sky, 9550 Bolsa Ave., Suite 129, Westminster, Closed: June 13, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 14
  • Mazara Trattoria, 18027 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, Closed: June 13, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 15
  • Update: Walt’s Wharf at 201 Main St., Seal Beach, closed June 7 because of a rodent infestation, reopened June 14.

This week’s Cochino List includes the Burger Stop and a 99c Only Store

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of June 6 to June 14. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Pho Moc Restaurant, 3708 Westminster Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: June 11, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: June 11
  • The Burger Stop, 2302 S. Broadway, Santa Ana, Closed: June 11, Reason: Insufficient hot water
  • 99c Only Stores, 2311 S. Bristol St., Santa Ana, Closed: June 10, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 11
  • Birrieria Barba Loca, 2031 E. First St., Suite A5, Santa Ana, Closed: June 7, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 10
  • Peking Kitchen, 413 W. 17th St., Suite 101, Santa Ana, Closed: June 6, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 7
  • Charley’s Philly Steaks at The Outlets at Orange, 20 City Blvd., Suite F4, Orange, Closed: June 10, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 11
    La Langosta    , 13571 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, Closed: June 13, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 14
  • Inka Grill, 260 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, Closed: June 13, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 14
  • Fa-Sai Thai, 12910 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, Closed: June 12, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 13
  • Aioli, 2540 Main St., Suite L, Irvine, Closed: June 12, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 13
  • Ding Tea, 9828 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 104, Garden Grove, Closed: June 12, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: June 12
  • Anaheim Moose Lodge, 317 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim, Closed: June 11, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 11
  • Donut Depot, 1660 Dove St., Newport Beach, Closed: June 11, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Terrace Grille at Mission Viejo Country Club, 26200 Country Club Drive, Mission Viejo, Closed: June 11, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 11
  • Cafe International, 3198 Airport Loop Drive., Suite H2A, Costa Mesa, Closed: June 10, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 13
  • Jersey Mike’s Subs, 23572 El Toro Road, Suite B, Lake Forest, Closed: June 10, Reason: Ongoing foodborne illness investigation, Reopened: June 11
  • Pom & Olive, 1400 Bristol St., Suite C, Costa Mesa, Closed: June 10, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 11
  • Kitchen at St. Justin Martyr, 2050 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: June 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Oggi’s, 2595 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, Closed: June 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • W Cafe, 16205 Sand Canyon Ave., Suite 110, Irvine, Closed: June 7, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 7
  • Walt’s Wharf, 201 Main St., Seal Beach, Closed: June 7, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Chao Village, 430 S. Euclid St., Anaheim, Closed: June 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 7
  • Kitchen at Glowzone, 7227 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, Closed: June 6, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 7

This week’s Cochino List includes Birrieria Nochistlan and Original Mike’s

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of May 30 to June 7. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Birrieria Nochistlan, 1628 S. Standard Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: June 3, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 5
  • Original Mike’s, 100 S. Main St., Santa Ana, Closed: May 31, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 31
  • China Olive, 3420 S. Bristol St., Santa Ana, Closed: May 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 31
  • Update: Vida & Bienestar at 1202 S. Main St., Santa Ana, closed May 24 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened May 31.
  • Subway, 721 S. Weir Canyon Road, Suite 127, Anaheim, Closed: June 5, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 5
  • Butterleaf, 2222 Michelson Drive, Suite 214, Irvine, Closed: June 3, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: June 5
  • Blackmarket Bakery, 211 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, Closed: June 3, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: June 4
  • Donut Star, 22331 El Toro Road, Suite D, Lake Forest, Closed: June 3, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: June 4
  • Pizzeria Amore, 24338 El Toro Road, Suite C, Laguna Woods, Closed: June 3, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: June 5
  • Yard House, 160 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, Closed: June 3, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: June 4
  • Ruby’s, 1 Main St., Huntington Beach, Closed: May 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 31
  • Update: The Flame Broiler at 2100 Katella Ave., Suite 100, Anaheim, closed May 30 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened June 1.

This week’s Cochino List includes Claim Jumper and Vida Y Bienestar

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of May 23 to May 31. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Vida Y Bienestar, 1202 S. Main St., Santa Ana, Closed: May 24, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Claim Jumper at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Suite 2078, Costa Mesa, Closed: May 28, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 29
  • The Flame Broiler, 2100 Katella Ave., Suite 100, Anaheim, Closed: May 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Sea Food Paradise, 8602 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, Closed: May 28, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 29
  • Yasai Japanese Grill, 16277 Laguna Canyon Road, Suite C, Irvine, Closed: May 24, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: May 25
  • El Farolito Jr. of Fullerton, 310 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite 103, Fullerton, Closed: May 23, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: May 24
  • Barley Forge Brewing Co., 2957 Randolph Ave., Suite B, Costa Mesa, Closed: May 23, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 24
  • Update: Thai & Chinese Express at 2540 Main St., Suite J, Irvine, closed May 22 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened May 24.
  • Update: Roscoe’s House of Chicken N Waffles at 2110 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, closed May 22 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened May 24.

This week’s Cochino List includes Pho Good and 3 Blossoms

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Restaurants and other food businesses closed by health inspectors in Orange County from May 10 to May 17.

  • Update: El Farol at 1840 S. Standard Ave., Suite 102, Santa Ana, closed May 8 because of a rodent infestation, reopened May 9
  • Pho Good, 9752 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: May 10, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 16
  • 3 Blossoms, 10495 Bolsa Ave., Suite 108, Westminster, Closed: May 13, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: May 13
  • Beba’s, 1909 E. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, Closed: May 16, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Mother Indian Cuisine, 688 Baker St., Suite 8, Costa Mesa, Closed: May 15, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 16
  • Maria’s Kusina, 6901 La Palma Ave., Buena Park, Closed: May 14, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 16
  • Market at 76 Station, 14886 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, Closed: May 13, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 14
  • Hot Pot Legend, 6638 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, Closed: May 13, Reason: Sewage overflow
  • Update: Waterfalls Restaurant at The Atrium Hotel, 18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine, closed May 6 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened May 13.

Two more measles cases reported in Orange County

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An Orange County infant too young to have been vaccinated and a Long Beach man are the latest confirmed cases of measles in Southern California, according to KTLA.

The baby, who is younger than 1, is being treated at Children’s Hospital of Orange County according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.

The child has no history of international travel. It was Orange County’s second reported measles case this year.

The Long Beach man, a graduate student at UC Irvine, had been vaccinated and also had no recent history of travel outside the country, according to the L.A. Times.

The man had been on campus on three days while suffering from the measles, exposing others there to the highly contagious disease, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.

A small percentage of vaccinated people can still become affected, Which is what happened to the UCI student. Vaccinated people who become ill end up with usually milder cases with less complications.

Please see the OC exposure locations below for more information:

  • 5 Hutton Centre Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92707, April 23 – 25 from 7:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. daily
  • St. Jude Emergency Department, 101 E. Valencia Mesa Dr., Fullerton, CA 92835, April 27 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
  • AMC Movie Theater, 1001 S. Lemon St., Fullerton, CA 92832, April 25 from 11 p.m. – April 26 at 4 a.m
  • CHOC Emergency Department, 4/28/19 from 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., 4/30/19 from 9:30 p.m. through 5/1/19 at 12:15 a.m., 5/2/19 from 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • The Pickled Monk, Fullerton, 5/3/19 from 1:45 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Brick Basement Antiques, Fullerton, 5/3/19 from 2:40 – 4 p.m.
  • Buffalo Exchange, Fullerton, 5/3/19 from 3 – 4:15 p.m.
  • 8Eightyeight Cigar, Fullerton on 5/3/10 from 3:15 – 5 p.m.
  • UCI Humanities, Instructional Building 100, 4/29/19 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • UCI Murray Krieger Hall, Classic Department, 4 th Floor, 4/29/19 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • UCI Humanities Hall 112, 4/30/19 from 2 – 5 p.m.
  • UCI Student Health Center, 5/2/19 from 1 – 3 p.m

Measles is immediately reportable in Orange County, even if the case has not yet been confirmed but is suspected. To report a case, health care providers/facilities should call OCHCA Epidemiology at 714-834-8180. Zero to three (0-3) cases of measles are generally reported each year in Orange County, associated with exposure outside the County. However, Orange County had outbreaks of measles in 2014 and 2015, and actually was in the forefront of the 2015 multi-state outbreak linked to Disneyland.

This week/s Cochino List includes El Tapatio Dos Mexicanos Grill

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of April 25 to May 3. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • El Tapatio Dos Mexicanos Grill, 1214 E. Pomona St., Santa Ana, Closed: May 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 2
  • Cha Oc Gia Huy, 10536 McFadden Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: May 1, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 3
  • Bo Kho 18, 10522 McFadden Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: April 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 1
  • Checker’s Grill, 765 The City Drive, Suite 130, Orange, Closed: April 26, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 29
  • Update: Country Club Donuts at 20040 Santa Ana Ave., Costa Mesa, closed April 24 because of a rodent infestation, reopened April 25.
  • Update: Haagen-Dazs at The Outlets at Orange, 20 City Blvd., Suite A-109, Orange, closed April 22 because of insufficient hot water, reopened April 23.
  • Picante’s, 907 S. Euclid Ave., Anaheim, Closed: May 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 2
  • Westend, 814 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, Closed: May 1, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 2
  • The Flame Broiler, 2100 Katella Ave., Suite 100, Anaheim, Closed: May 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Mystic Water Kava Bar at Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Suite 6, Huntington Beach, Closed: April 30, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 1
  • Panaderia La Union No 2, 1847 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Closed: April 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 1
  • Arby’s, 23862 Bridger Road, Lake Forest, Closed: April 30, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: May 1
  • Sky Express at Mitsuwa Marketplace, 665 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, Closed: April 30, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 1
  • Miyabi-Tei at Mitsuwa Marketplace, 665 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, Closed: April 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 1
  • 98c Jumbo Dollar, 410 W. La Habra Blvd., La Habra, Closed: April 29, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 29
  • Los Pinos, 26721 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest, Closed: April 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 29

A measles exposure may have occurred in Santa Ana between April 23 to 25

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The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed the first case of measles in 2019, a resident of Placentia in her 20s who reported recent international travel to one of many countries currently experiencing widespread measles activity. The individual is considered infectious between April 23 and May 1, 2019 and is currently under voluntary isolation at home.

Orange County residents may have been exposed to measles since the ill person visited public locations while infectious. Community members with questions related to measles or potential exposure to this case may call the HCA Health Referral Line at 1 (800)-564-8448.

The HCA has been working with the facilities listed below to contact people who may have been exposed to this case and who are at increased risk of severe outcomes, such as infants, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.

Potential exposure locations and times:

People who were in the location(s) above around the same time as the individual with measles should:

  • Review their vaccination history if they have not previously had measles; people who have not had measles or the measles vaccine are at higher risk after an exposure, so they should talk with a health care provider about receiving Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination.
  • Monitor themselves for illness with fever and/or an unexplained rash from 7 days to 21 days after their exposure (the time period when symptoms may develop); if symptoms develop, stay at home and call a health care provider immediately.
  • Although this is the first case confirmed in the county this year, an increase in measles cases has been reported throughout the U.S. and globally. Additional cases and exposures may occur here related to returning travelers and Orange County residents are encouraged to be up-to-date with their vaccinations.

“Measles is a highly contagious and potentially severe disease that causes fever, rash, cough, and red, watery eyes,” said Dr. Nichole Quick, Interim County Health Officer. “It spreads very easily by air and by direct contact with an infected person, and is contagious from approximately four days before the rash appears through four days after the rash appears. The MMR vaccine is a simple, inexpensive, and very effective measure to prevent the spread of this serious virus.”

For more information about measles, visit www.cdc.gov/measles or www.ochealthinfo.com/measles.

This week’s Cochino List includes En Tu Boca and Del Taco

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of April 18 to April 26. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • En Tu Boca at McFadden Public Market, 515 N. Main St., Santa Ana, Closed: April 24, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 26
  • Del Taco, 2300 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: April 18, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 25
  • Haagen-Dazs at The Outlets at Orange, 20 City Blvd., Suite A-109, Orange, Closed: April 22, Reason: Insufficient hot water
  • Tana Ethiopian Restaurant & Market, 2622 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, Closed: April 24, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 25
  • Burger King, 1329 S. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, Closed: April 24, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 25
  • Tam’s Restaurant & Sandwiches, 12332 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove, Closed: April 24, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 25
  • Country Club Donuts, 20040 Santa Ana Ave., Costa Mesa, Closed: April 24, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • The Home Depot, 1855 N. Tustin Ave., Orange, Closed: April 23, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 24
  • Lac Cam Music, 15041 Moran St., Suite 103, Westminster, Closed: April 22, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 24
  • Pumper Jumpers, 160 E. Imperial Highway, Fullerton, Permit downgraded to prepackaged foods only: April 22, Reason: Insufficient hot water/plumbing in disrepair
  • Raffa’s, 211 S. Harbor Blvd., La Habra, Closed: April 19, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 20
  • Bari Bari Japanese Steak House, 19677 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, Closed: April 19, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 20
  • Yu’s Garden, 5408 Walnut Ave., Suite H, Irvine, Closed: April 18, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 19
  • Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse, 20782 Trabuco Oaks Drive, Trabuco Canyon, Closed: April 18, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 19
  • Vishnu Restaurant & Catering, 17945 Sky Park Circle, Suite J, Irvine, Closed: April 18, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 19

This week’s Cochino List includes the Tenampa Sports Bar

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of April 11 to April 19. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • The Tenampa Sports Bar, 4522 W. First St., Santa Ana, Closed: April 16, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: April 16
  • The Tulsa Rib Company, 220 E. Katella Ave., Orange, Closed: April 15, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 16
  • JK Food Store, 492 N. Tustin Ave., Orange, Closed: April 17, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 19
  • OB Square, 13832 Red Hill Ave., Tustin, Closed: April 16, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 17
  • Walt’s Wharf, 201 Main St., Seal Beach, Closed: April 17, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 18
  • Nekter Juice Bar, 20355 Yorba Linda Blvd., Suite E, Yorba Linda, Closed: April 17, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 17
  • Mr. G’s, 305 Marine Ave., Newport Beach, Closed: April 16, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: April 18
  • Big Bob’s Liquor, 409 E. La Habra Blvd., La Habra, Closed: April 16, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 16
  • Tio Chava’s Mexican Restaurant, 18452 Yorba Linda Blvd., Suite C, Yorba Linda, Closed: April 15, Reason: Plumbing in disrepair, Reopened: April 15
  • Food Mart at Shell gas station, 32001 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, Permit downgraded to prepackaged foods only: April 12, Reason: Insufficient hot water/plumbing in disrepair, Full permit reinstated: April 16
  • Dos Amigos, 8546 Chapman Ave., Stanton, Closed: April 12, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 16
  • Kitchen at El Bekal, 1320 S Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, Closed: April 11, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 12
  • Casa Dulce at Anaheim Marketplace, 1440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite I-8, Anaheim, Closed: April 11, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 11
  • Cafeteria at Crescent Elementary School, 5001 E. Gerda Drive, Anaheim, Closed: April 11, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 15
  • We Got It! at 76 station, 8505 Katella Ave., Stanton, Closed: April 11, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 11
  • Art Of The Party, 17290 Newhope St., Suite A, Fountain Valley, Closed: April 11, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 15
  • Marisqueria La Jaiba Loka, 1440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suites I-18-20, Anaheim, Closed: April 11, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 12
  • Update: Pizza Pub at 1501 W. Whittier Blvd., La Habra, closed April 11 because of a rodent infestation, reopened April 12.
  • Update: Cafeteria at Orangewood Academy, 13732 Clinton St., Garden Grove, closed April 9 because of a rodent infestation, reopened April 12.
  • Update: Kitchen at Vagabond Inn, 3205 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, closed April 9 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened April 15.

An O.C. infant has died due to the Whooping Cough

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OC Health Care Agency (HCA) officials have recently confirmed a pertussis-related death in an infant. The case is the first pertussis-related death reported in Orange County, California since 2007. “We are deeply saddened by this loss of life and send our condolences to the family,” said Dr. Nichole Quick, Interim County Health Officer.

During 2018, 171 cases of pertussis were reported to HCA’s Public Health Services division, including eight cases in infants under three months of age. Of the infants less than three months old, seven of eight required hospitalization. Receiving the Tdap vaccine (adult tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) during pregnancy has shown to be safe way to protect mother and baby from serious illness. “Maternal vaccination during pregnancy has been found to be 90% effective in preventing pertussis disease in children under two months of age,” said Dr. Quick.

Pertussis, a respiratory illness commonly known as whooping cough, is a very contagious disease that is easily spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Symptoms of pertussis usually develop within 5 to 10 days after exposure, but can sometimes take 3 weeks. Early signs and symptoms usually consist of a runny nose, low-grade fever, mild cough, and pauses in breathing patterns. Later-stage symptoms may include paroxysms (sudden attacks) of rapid coughing followed by a high-pitched “whoop,” vomiting during or after coughing fits, and exhaustion.

“The best way to prevent pertussis is to be up-to-date on vaccinations. Children should receive five doses of DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis) as part of their routine vaccination schedule starting at two months of age,” said Dr. Quick. “Pregnant women during each pregnancy, regardless of when their previous pregnancy occurred, are strongly recommended to receive Tdap vaccine during their third trimester (weeks 27 to 36). Vaccination during this time stimulates production of maternal antibodies that are passed on to the infant, offering protection to the baby against pertussis during the first few months of life.”

For more information about immunizations, including pertussis, please visit http://ochealthinfo.com/phs/about/family/iz.

This week’s Cochino List includes El Tapatio Dos Mexicanos Grill

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of April 4 to April 12. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • El Tapatio Dos Mexicanos Grill, 1214 E. Pomona St., Santa Ana, Closed: April 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 10
  • India Kitchen, 14131 Red Hill Ave., Tustin, Closed: April 10, Reason, Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 11
  • Casa Dulce at Anaheim Marketplace, 1440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite I-8, Anaheim, Closed: April 10, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 11
  • Laguna Donuts, 25616 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, Closed: April 10, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 11
  • Cafeteria at Orangewood Academy, 13732 Clinton St., Garden Grove, Closed: April 9, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Kitchen at Vagabond Inn, 3205 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, Closed: April 9, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Cafeteria at Del Sol School, 5400 Myra Ave., Cypress, Closed: April 8, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 10
  • Pho Phong Hai, 8433 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, Closed: April 8, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 9
  • Champagne Bakery at Asian Garden Mall, 9200 Bolsa Ave., Suite 116, Westminster, Closed: April 5, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 9
  • Pizza stall at Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Closed: April 5, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Pacifico Fish Company, 15354 Alton Parkway, Irvine, Closed: April 4, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 4
  • Trejo’s Mexican Food, 17436 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, Closed: April 4, Reason: Employee restrooms non-functioning, Reopened: April 4
  • Silverado Cafe, 28272 Silverado Canyon Road, Silverado, Closed: April 11, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 12
    Pizza Pub, 1501 W. Whittier Blvd., La Habra, Closed: April 11, Reason: No reason provided

This week’s Cochino List includes El Torito Market and Kebab Place

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of March 22 to March 29. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

Restaurants and other food businesses closed by health inspectors in Orange County from March 28 to April 5:

  • El Torito Market, 1155 W. Central Ave., Suite 101, Santa Ana, Closed: March 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 1
  • Kebab Place, 306 W. Fourth St., Santa Ana, Closed: April 3, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 4
  • Update: Say Karaoke at 13906 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove, closed March 26 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened March 29.
  • Francoli Gourmet, 100 S. Glassell St., Orange, Closed: April 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 5
  • Pizza Pub, 1501 W. Whittier Blvd., La Habra, Closed: April 4, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 4
  • Coffee Tomo, 15333 Culver Drive, Suite 450, Irvine, Closed: April 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 4
  • Magic Mike’s, 6152 Garden Grove Blvd., Westminster, Closed: April 2, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 3
  • Metro Market, 2140 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, Closed: April 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 4
  • Pho Mazing, 1156 E. Yorba Linda Blvd., Placentia, Closed: April 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 3
  • VIP Tacos, 2790 E. Lincoln Ave., Suite C, Anaheim, Closed: April 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 3
  • Tasty Chicken & Binh Mi, 2117 Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: April 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 4
  • Panera Bread, 19461 Main St., Suite 101, Huntington Beach, Closed: April 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 1
  • Il Barone at Pacific City, 21058 Coast Highway, Suite 114, Huntington Beach, Closed: March 29, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: March 29
  • Cafeteria at The Pegasus School, 19692 Lexington Lane, Huntington Beach, Closed: March 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 1
  • Doheny Liquor & Jr. Market, 34262 Doheny Park Road, Dana Point, Closed: March 28, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 28
  • 99 Bottles & Cocktails, 8901 Katella Ave., Anaheim, Closed: March 28, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 29
  • Update: Sawali Grill Filipino at 3414 W. Ball Road, Suite G, Anaheim, closed March 29 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened April 3.
  • Update: Mama’s Kitchen at 1885 N. Euclid St., Fullerton, closed March 27 because of a rodent infestation, reopened March 29.

This week’s Cochino List includes Pasteleria Rancho La Ilusion

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of March 22 to March 29. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Pasteleria Rancho La Ilusion, 111 E. Oxford St., Santa Ana, Closed: March 21, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: March 21.
  • Say Karaoke, 13906 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove, Closed: March 26, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Ebelardo’s Mexican Food, 14551 Newport Ave., Tustin, Closed: March 25, Reason: Employee restrooms nonfunctioning, Reopened: March 25
  • Yogurtland, 13842 Newport Ave. Suite A, Tustin, Closed: March 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 22
  • Update: Francoli Gourmet, at 100 S. Glassell St., Orange, which closed March 18 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened March 21.
  • Update: Phuoc Loc Tho Herbals, at 9200 Bolsa Ave., Suite 114A, Westminster, which closed March 20 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened March 22.
  • Sawali Grill Filipino, 3414 W. Ball Road Suite G, Anaheim, Closed: March 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Mama’s Kitchen, 1885 N. Euclid St., Fullerton, Closed: March 27, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Tuition Bites, 3444 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Anaheim, Closed: March 27, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: March 28
  • Yummy Yummy, 92 Corporate Park Suite B, Irvine, Closed: March 26, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: March 27
  • Subway, 1133 S. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, Closed: March 25, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 25
  • Starbucks, 2801 E. Coast Highway, Corona Del Mar, Closed: March 25, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: March 25
  • Al Sanabel Bakery & Restaurant, 816 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim, Closed: March 22, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 24
  • Mini Gourmet, 1210 E. Yorba Linda Blvd., Placentia, Closed: March 21, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: March 21
  • Tortas & Bionicos Nice, 616 W. Chapman Ave., Placentia, Closed: March 21, Reason: Plumbing in disrepair, Reopened: March 21
  • Kopan Ramen, 8890 Valley View St. Suite A, Buena Park, Closed: March 21, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: March 22
  • Himalayan Grill, 16400 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 110, Huntington Beach, Closed: March 21, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 22
  • Update: Chew Noodle Bar, at 918 S. Magnolia Ave., Suite B, Anaheim, which closed March 14 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened March 22 on its second re-inspection.

This week’s Cochino List includes Market Novy La Mexicana

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of March 14 to March 22. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Market Novy La Mexicana, 701 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, Closed: March 19, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 20
  • Wasabi, 130 S. Main St., Suite G, Orange, Closed: March 18, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 20
  • Emporio, 150 S. Hewes St., Suite 101, Orange, Closed: March 20, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 20
  • Francoli Gourmet, 100 S. Glassell St., Orange, Closed: March 18, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Pho 86, 14576 Brookhurst Ave., Westminster, Closed: March 20, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 20
  • Phuoc Loc Tho Herbals, 9200 Bolsa Ave., Suite 114A, Westminster, Closed: March 20, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Vegan Pizza, 12022 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: March 15, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 16
  • Magnolia Liquor Market, 13045 Magnolia St., Garden Grove, Closed: March 14, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 15
  • Maria’s Restaurant, 12445 Haster St., Garden Grove, Closed: March 14, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 15
  • Bill’s Burgers, 1476 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, Closed: March 19, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 19
  • Chew Noodle Bar, 918 S. Magnolia Ave., Suite B, Anaheim, Closed: March 14, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • The Yellow Chilli, 7850 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, Closed: March 21, Reason: Lack of power/lack of utilities, Reopened: March 21
  • The Vintage Steakhouse, 26701 Verdugo St., Suite B, San Juan Capistrano, Closed: March 20, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: March 20
  • Juice My Heart, 804 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, Closed: March 20, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit
  • Cancun Tacos al Carbon, 7011 Warner Ave., Suite I, Huntington Beach, Closed: March 19, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 20
  • Fuji Grill Express, 5655 E. La Palma Ave., Suite 105, Anaheim, Closed: March 18, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 19