Orange County Restaurant Closures: Dec. 15 To Dec. 31: Coffee Shops, Smoothie Bars, Pizza Joints And More

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — If you see a restaurant closed without explanation, they've probably had a visit from the Orange County Environmental Health Inspectors. Each week, inspectors visit restaurants in planned and unplanned visits, where they ensure restaurants are safe for customers and for workers.

Inspectors can close eateries or suspend permits after finding imminent health hazards inside the food facilities. "Each closure indicates a serious health hazard that requires immediate correction. If that correction is made, the restaurant can maintain its permit. If not, the restaurant may be shut down or have its permit suspended," according to an OC Health Care spokesperson.

In Orange County, here are the restaurants that were closed temporarily from Dec. 15 through Dec. 31, 2025:

ANAHEIM:

Culantro & Basil Pho Bistro, located at 5636 E La Palma Ave Ste EG, temporarily closed on Dec. 29 due to a rodent infestation. The restaurant resolved the vermin issue by Dec. 31, when it was allowed to reopen.

Pizza Hut #24893, located at 116 S State College Boulevard, temporarily closed on Dec. 23 due to a Rodent Infestation. The restaurant did not reopen with the required permit until Dec. 26, when all necessary health measures were in place.

Sumak, located at 933 S Euclid Street, temporarily closed on Dec. 16 due to a cockroach infestation. The restaurant reopened one day after adequate pest control measures were implemented, according to health inspectors.

Tawa Restaurant & Lounge, located at 5555 E Santa Ana Canyon Road, temporarily closed on Dec. 22 due to a rodent infestation. The restaurant remained closed until Dec. 30, when the proper measures had been taken to the health inspector's satisfaction.

Doner G. Turkish and Mediterranean Grill, located at 2139 E Ball Road, temporarily closed on Dec. 15 due to a cockroach infestation, health inspectors say. The restaurant was allowed to reopen one day later, on Dec. 17, after proper pest control measures were established.

BREA:

The Kebab Shop, located at 3405 E Imperial Highway, temporarily closed on Dec. 23 due ot an insufficient hot water issue. The restaurant resolved the water temperature issue by Dec. 24, when it was allowed to reopen with its permit intact.

BUENA PARK:

Teaish and Coffee, located at 7856 Commonwealth Avenue, temporarily closed on Dec. 17 due to a cockroach infestation. It reopened the following day after the health inspector confirmed adequate pest control measures were in place.

DANA POINT:
Luxe, located at 24582 Del Prado Ste A, temporarily closed on Dec. 19 for undisclosed reasons. The restaurant was allowed to reopen the following day after meeting health control guidelines.

FULLERTON:
KS Fitness Smoothie Bar, located at 2128 E Orangethorpe Avenue, temporarily closed on Dec. 17 due to a sewage overflow. That plumbing issue was resolved and the restaurant reopened on Dec. 18, one day later.

IRVINE:

El Torito Cantina Autentica: 18512 MacArthur Boulevard. Closed temporarily on Dec. 31, due to a Rodent infestation, cockroach Infestation. The restaurant resolved the issue to the satisfaction of health inspectors and was allowed to reopen the same day.

The 7-ELEVEN #2172-26846C, located at 15265 Culver Drive closed temporarily on Dec. 31 due to a cockroach infestation. That business resolved the issue and was allowed to reopen the same day.

Croutons, located at 17927 MacArthur Boulevard, Ste A111, closed temporarily on Dec. 30 due to a rodent infestation. The restaurant resolved the issue one day later, when it was allowed to reopen with its permit reinstated on Dec. 31.

LAKE FOREST:

Pho Lab, located at 22641 Lake Forest Dr Ste B1, temporarily closed on Dec. 29 for undisclosed reasons. The restaurant reopened the same day after issues were resolved.

MISSION VIEJO:

Shanghai Place, located at 25571 Jeronimo Road Ste 16, temporarily closed on Dec. 15 due to a rodent infestation. The restaurant was closed until Dec. 31, when proper pest control measures were established, according to health inspectors.

NEWPORT BEACH:

Mimi Garden, located at 3142 W Balboa Boulevard, temporarily closed on Dec. 22 due to insufficient hot water. The restaurant fixed the issue and was allowed to reopen the same day.

SANTA ANA:

Best Western Orange County, located at 2700 Hotel Terrace, temporarily closed on Dec. 26 for undisclosed reasons. Health inspectors allowed the restaurant to reopen with its permit in place on Dec. 29.

STANTON:

RESTAURANT EL FORTIN #2, located at 10444 Dale Ave, temporarily closed due to a cockroach infestation on Dec. 16, according to health inspector reports. The restaurant was permitted to reopen one day later after proper pest control measures were implemented.

WESTMINSTER:

Bun Vit Thanh Da, located at 9066 Bolsa Avenue, temporarily closed on Dec. 19 due to a cockroach infestation. The restaurant initiated proper pest control measures and reopened one day later, on Dec. 20.

According to Orange County Environmental Health's website: Closures or "Permit Suspensions" are performed in response to Imminent Health Hazards present in a food facility that pose a serious health hazard if not immediately corrected. Such Imminent Health Hazards include, but are not limited to:

• Vermin (cockroaches, rats, mice) in critical food areas
• Sewage overflow
• No water available
• Lack of "Warm" (100 F or greater) water for adequate handwashing or ware washing
• Lack of power
• No operable restrooms
• Fire or other disaster
• Ongoing possible foodborne illness

A permit may also be suspended due to serious or repeat violations, or for interference in the performance of the health inspector.