RESTAURANT HEALTH PERMIT SUSPENSIONS

The environmental health division of Orange County’s Health Care Agency, is charged in its mission statement with assuring “that food provided for human consumption is wholesome, properly labeled and advertised, and that it has been produced under conditions and by practices which are safe and sanitary.”

The mainstay of the program is routine unannounced inspections of the county’s more than 6,000 restaurants, markets and other food establishments. Inspectors check the physical premises, observe the entire food-handling process and determine compliance with advertising and labeling laws.

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.

Following is a list of October suspensions.

Business: Hsiang Yuen Chen’s Kitchen 7051 La Palma Ave., Buena Park Dates closed: 10/3-7 Reasons cited for suspension: Summary suspension: infestation of cockroaches in food preparation and storage areas; heavy accumulation of grease and food residue on equipment, walls and floors. Business: 7-Eleven 25758 La Paz Road, Laguna Hills Dates closed:10/5 Reasons cited for suspension: Summary suspension: sewage flowing onto floor from open sewer line and backing up from floor sink. Business: Vans Bakery 9211 Bolsa Ave., Westminster Dates closed: 10/6 Reasons cited for suspension: Summary suspension: main sewer line backed up--lack of functional plumbing. Business: Duong Son BBQ 9211 Bolsa Ave., Westminster Dates closed: 10/6-7 Reasons cited for suspension: Summary suspension: main sewer line blocked up--sewage flooding floors throughout. Business: Tuong Lai Restaurant 9211 Bolsa Ave., Westminster Dates closed: 10/6-7 Reasons cited for suspension: Summary suspension: main sewer line blocked up--sewage flooding floors throughout. Business: Beach Garden Cafe 618 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente Dates closed: 10/7-8 Reasons cited for suspension: Failure to comply with notice of violation: cockroach infestation; improper temperature control; structural violations. Business: Top Valu Market 1120 S. Bristol St., Santa Ana Dates closed: 10/11 Reasons cited for suspension: Summary suspension: sewage in deli area; restrooms inoperative. Business: Taqueria Jalisco 514 N. East St., Anaheim Dates closed: 10/13-17 Reasons cited for suspension: Failure to comply with notice of violation: cockroach infestation. Business: Los Sanchez Restaurant 1867 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim Dates closed: 10/17-18 Reasons cited for suspension: Summary suspension: no hot water. Business: Kim Tar Restaurant 1414 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana Dates closed: 10/18-19 Reasons cited for suspension: Failure to comply with notice of violation: improper food temperatures, food handling and food storage. Business: Busy Apron Coffee Shop 1221 E. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim Dates closed: 10/19-21 Reasons cited for suspension: Summary suspension: severe rodent infestation; heavy accumulation of black slime on soda nozzles; accumulation of dried food residue on slicer. Business: Conasupo Market 2709 W. 17th St., K, Santa Ana Dates closed: 10/24 Reasons cited for suspension: Failure to comply with notice of violation: misbranded food; food containers on the floor; dirty equipment and floor. Business: La Carreta Restaurant 1341 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana Dates closed: 10/24-27 Reasons cited for suspension: Failure to comply with notice of violation: lack of food protection; front and rear doors open; unlabeled bulk food containers; food stored on floor; deteriorating and filthy floor covering. Business: Jezebel’s 125 N. State College Blvd., Anaheim Dates closed: 10/24 Reasons cited for suspension: Summary suspension: infestation of maggots in soda gun holders; heavy grey slime in beer cooler; heavy accumulation of rust and dried food residue on can opener. Business: King’s Chinese BBQ 9709 Bolsa Ave., Westminster Dates closed: 10/26 Reasons cited for suspension: Failure to comply with notice of violation: improper food temperature; continued use of filthy, soft pine chopping block; garbage on ground in trash area. Business: Wendy’s 28691 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel Dates closed: 10/28 Reasons cited for suspension: Summary suspension: sewage backed up onto restaurant floor. Business: Khai Hoan 14390 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove Dates closed: 10/31-11/1 Reasons cited for suspension: Summary suspension: sewage pouring from rear of establishment. Source: Orange County Health Care Agency, enviormental health division