Dining Dangers: A Look at Recent Restaurant Shutdowns in Orange County

In Orange County, health inspectors have been busy. They've shut down several eateries and drink spots for various reasons. Some places had creepy crawlies, while others had sewage issues. Let's dive into what happened. First off, Luxe in Dana Point was closed on December 18th. The reason for the shutdown wasn't shared with the public. But, they were back in business the very next day. That's a quick turnaround! Teaish & Coffee in Buena Park had a nasty surprise. They were closed on December 17th due to a cockroach infestation. Yuck! But they managed to clean up and reopen the following day. The smoothie bar at KS Fitness in Fullerton had a different problem. On December 17th, they had to close because of a sewage overflow. That's not the kind of smoothie anyone wants. They were able to reopen on December 18th.Sumak in Anaheim and Restaurant El Fortin in Stanton both had to deal with cockroach infestations. They were closed on December 16th and reopened on December 17th. DonerG in Anaheim also had a cockroach problem. They were closed on December 16th and reopened the next day. Shanghai Place in Mission Viejo had a rodent infestation. They were closed on December 15th but managed to reopen the same day. That's some quick work! It's important to note that these closures are part of regular health inspections. The list is updated weekly. So, if you're dining out, you might want to check the latest updates. Eating out should be a fun experience. But, it's always good to be aware of where your food is coming from. Health inspections help keep us safe. So, let's appreciate the work they do.