News Summary
In a recent report from the Orange County Health Care Agency, multiple restaurants and food vendors in Orange County have been ordered to temporarily close from July 3 to July 10 for health inspections. Notable establishments such as Carnitas Don Julian and Harpoon Henry’s Seafood Restaurant are on the list. These closures aim to uphold public health and ensure compliance with health regulations. The health agency continues to monitor food service establishments weekly, providing transparency about health compliance in the area.
Santa Ana, California – Multiple restaurants and food vendors in Orange County have been ordered to temporarily close by health inspectors from July 3 to July 10, according to the latest report from the Orange County Health Care Agency. These closures have been enacted in the interest of public health and safety, with establishments allowed to reopen following inspections and compliance with health regulations.
This week’s closure list features notable establishments including:
- Carnitas Don Julian, 1920 W. First St., Santa Ana
- Harpoon Henry’s Seafood Restaurant, 34555 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point
- T&K Liquor, 15492 Magnolia St., Westminster
- Kitchen and bakery at “R” Ranch Markets, 1112 Walnut Ave., Tustin
- Coffee kiosk at UCI Health, 200 S. Manchester Ave., Orange
The closures are part of an ongoing monitoring effort by the health agency, which publishes these reports weekly to ensure transparency regarding health compliance in the region. This week’s list follows earlier closures, including high-traffic eateries and smaller food vendors, which were also highlighted in previous lists.
From June 19 to June 26, the following food establishments were ordered closed:
- Hong Kong Express, 11092 Magnolia St., Suite B, Garden Grove
- Wow Pho & Steak Restaurant, 2801 W. Ball Road, Suite 15-A, Anaheim
- Summerfield Tea Bar, 1722 W. First St., Suite G, Santa Ana
- DonerG, 2139 E. Ball Road, Anaheim
- Ngoc Thuyen Vegetarian Foods at Lucky Seafood Supermarket, 12081 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove
- Baran, 5645 E. La Palma Ave., Suite 170, Anaheim
- Sheung Shui Fish & Rice Noodles, 20651 Lake Forest Drive, Suite A-102, Lake Forest
- Hong Phat Deli, 10562 Westminster Ave., Suite C, Garden Grove
- Hollywood Lounge at Disney California Adventure, 1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim
- Ramona’s Carniceria, 1965 N. Tustin St., Orange
- Lola Gaspar, 211 W. Second St., Santa Ana
Prior to that, from June 12 to June 19, other notable closures included:
- Tan Cang Newport Seafood, 4411 W. First St., Santa Ana
- Botana Express at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Suite 9210, Santa Ana
- Kababji, 513 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim
- Roll & Co, 1065 Brea Mall, Brea
- Blake’s Place, 2905 E. Miraloma Ave., Suite 3, Anaheim
- Craftsman Wood Fired Pizza, 148 E. Yorba Linda Blvd., Placentia
- Teo Banh Mi Banh Cuon, 14014 Magnolia St., Suite 1-C, Westminster
- Wok & Roll, 4030 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton
Additional temporary closures in early June included AFC Sushi at Ralphs in Irvine due to insufficient hot water and a concession stand at Angel Stadium impacted by sewage overflow. Both establishments were allowed to reopen after meeting health standards.
The Orange County Health Care Agency continues to release these weekly closure lists as a means to keep the community informed and to ensure that food service establishments adhere to health regulations aimed at protecting public health. These measures are part of a systematic approach to maintaining safe dining conditions across the county.
As inspections and evaluations continue, the health department encourages residents to be mindful of the current dining conditions as they make choices about where to eat.
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Additional Resources
- OC Register: Orange County Restaurants Shut Down (June 19-26)
- Google Search: Orange County Restaurants closure health inspections
- OC Register: Orange County Restaurants Shut Down (June 12-19)
- Wikipedia: Health Inspection
- MSN: Restaurants Ordered Closed in Orange County
- Google Scholar: Health Inspections and Food Safety
- KTLA: Landmark Harbor Restaurant Closure
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Food Safety
- OC Register: Orange County Restaurants Shut Down (July 3-10)
- Google News: Orange County restaurants health inspections
