Here are the restaurants and other food facilities that Riverside County Department of Environmental Health inspectors temporarily shut down because of imminent health hazards between Oct. 7 and 13, 2022. 1. 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With a lack of specifics from the state on the June 15 reopening, she fears restaurants will be allowed to return to full capacity only with vaccinated customers, leaving their staff to become "the new ID police" expected to check vaccination cards - a role she and others said they can't handle. It also passed a follow-up inspection with a 97/A. TheKFC at 16040 Perris Blvd. If no reopening date is mentioned, the department had not listed that facility as reopened as of this publication. Swiss Donut, at 34300 Monterey Ave. Suite 102 in Palm Desert, was inspected Oct. 20 and received a failing grade of 87/B with one critical violation. They are fixed food facilities, meaning that they cannot move (as compared to a food booth or a food truck). in Moreno Valley, was inspected Oct. 11 and received a failing grade of 81/B with one critical violation. Stater Bros., 1537 S. San Jacinto Ave., San Jacinto (partial closure), Teaching kitchen at Poly High School, 5450 Victoria Ave., Riverside, Jade China, 40982 California Oaks Road, Murrieta. And the inspector noted a LOT of raw chicken in direct contact with raw beef, which also had to be discarded. Ian graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2013 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Riverside County health inspectors from Feb. 16 to Feb. 23. Ian graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2013 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. For more information on inspections of these or any restaurants in Riverside County, visit restaurantgrading.rivcoeh.org. Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Riverside County health inspectors from Jan. 26 to Feb. 2. A facility loses four points for each critical violation and may have to close if the violation cant be corrected immediately and one or two points for minor violations. Casa Jimenez, 26770 Jefferson Ave., Murrieta. Over 7,500 food facilities in Riverside County are the traditional "brick and mortar" locations. The person in charge was advised to temporarily increase pest control to twice a month. These include food facilities such as restaurants, grocery stores, bars, and school cafeterias. To submit a health complaint about a restaurant, go to www.rivcoeh.org/Complaint or call 888-722-4234 during business hours or 951-782-2968 after-hours. Status updates are published in the following weeks list. In hindsight, the state lacked evidence to back up its decision to close outdoor dining and that rationale "was not effectively communicated," said Marin County Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis, though he said the evidence of virus transmissions during indoor dining was much more clear. TheAlbertos Mexican Food at 325 Luis Estrada Road Suite 100 in Beaumont was inspected Sept. 28 and received a failing grade of 84/B with two critical violations. Ian Wheeler has been reporter for The Orange County Register since 2013. Sunnymead Chevron, at 24840 Sunnymead Blvd. Any updates as restaurants are reopened will be included in next weeks list. 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The restaurant was permitted to reopen Sept. 29. in San Jacinto, was inspected Sept. 29 and received a failing grade of 72/C with three critical violations. Also, the dishwasher was impounded for not dispensing sanitizer. A facility loses four points for each critical violation and may have to close if the violation cant be corrected immediately and one or two points for minor violations. restaurant closures. For more information on inspections of these or any restaurants in Riverside County, visit restaurantgrading.rivcoeh.org. To submit a health complaint about a restaurant, go to www.rivcoeh.org/Complaint or call 888-722-4234 during business hours or 951-782-2968 after-hours. Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Riverside County health inspectors from Jan. 26 to Feb. 2. in Moreno Valley was inspected Sept. 23and received a failing grade of 81/B with one critical violation. Market Place, at 34021 Date Palm Drive in Cathedral City, which was told Sept. 16 to stop selling prepared food because of a cockroach infestation, was permitted to fully reopen Sept. 19. Mariscos Melgoza, at 24701 Alessandro Blvd. Among the 11 other violations, some utensils had been put away dirty, and other equipment and the floors needed cleaning. Here are selected inspections at facilities that werent closed but had significant issues. This list is published weekly with closures since the previous weeks list. He covers Buena Park and Yorba Linda, and is involved in research projects for the Southern California News Group. Potential employees may be able to make ends meet with unemployment and federal stimulus benefits instead of going back to work, it said in its report. McDonalds, 67555 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, California Meat Market, 45941 Monroe St., Indio, Mi Taqueria Poblana, 3815 Wabash Drive, Jurupa Valley, Las Salsas Taqueria, 4724 La Sierra Ave., Riverside, Tacos La Patrona, 4664 Vine St., Riverside. Over 7,500 food facilities in Riverside County are the traditional brick and mortar locations. Grades of B (80 to 89 points) and C (79 or below) are failing and typically require the proprietor to make improvements and be re-inspected. They could offer curbside deliveries or deliveries off-site, or expand into outdoor areas like patios, sidewalks, parking lots and closed-off streets with local approval - innovations that may remain for some time. An unapproved pita oven also was impounded. Among the three other violations, several areas needed cleaning and the restaurant was told to stop using non-commercial-grade equipment. McDonald's, 67555 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. This list is published online on Fridays. Among the 11 other violations, there were multiple dead baby cockroaches in sticky traps in the restroom and the water heater/food storage area, there was a hole in the ceiling nearby and food containers were stored directly on the floor. La Michoacana Ice Cream, at 24430 Alessandro Blvd. How Paul Murdaugh helped solve his own murder, 'HELP US!!' Nearly a third of California's restaurants permanently closed and two-thirds of workers at least temporarily lost their jobs as the pandemic set in more than a year ago and Gov. In his spare time, Ian and his cousin run a rental cabin in the local mountains. Procedures in the Event of a Disaster or Emergency: Reopening a Food Facility After Extended Closure: Requirements for Breakfast Service at Hotels: Open-Air BBQs, Smokers and Wood Burning Ovens: Before taking over the facility, contact the local Environmental Health office to inform them you will be the new owner. Riverside County restaurants shut down by health inspectors, Jan. 26-Feb. 2 By Ian Wheeler. Wilma & Friedas, at 155 S. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, was inspected Oct. 4 and received a failing grade of 80/B with two critical violations. An employee didnt wash hands between touching raw meat and ready-to-eat tortillas. The dishwasher wasnt dispensing sanitizer, but it was adjusted right away so it was not impounded. Park Avenue Polynesian Restaurant at 4038 Park Ave., Riverside, which was ordered closed Nov. 15 because of a cockroach, rodent or fly infestation, was allowed to reopen Nov. 18. This list is published weekly with closures since the previous weeks list. He covers Buena Park and Yorba Linda, and is involved in research projects for the Southern California News Group. El Basha, at 199 N. State St. Suite 112 in Hemet, was inspected Oct. 18 and received a failing grade of 80/B with one critical violation. "We're all digging out from so much the past 15 months.". This was the restaurants second C grade since 2021 so it now faces an administrative hearing. Riverside County. Status updates are published in the following weeks list. Kam Lun, 66610 Eighth St., Desert Hot Springs. Among the 10 other violations, many of which were marked as repeat issues, some strawberries were moldy, floors and walls were excessively dirty, staff wasnt keeping track of how long boba was at room temperature, and they were told to stop using a sugar syrup dispenser that couldnt be cleaned adequately. Source: Riverside County Department of Environmental Health. Nikie Johnson is SCNG's former data reporter. Tortilleria Guerrero, at 81592 Highway 111 in Indio, was inspected Sept. 29 and received a failing grade of 81/B with one critical violation. An A grade (90 to 100 points) is passing. She has been a copy editor, metro editor, digital editor and breaking news editor, and data reporter. This list is published weekly with closures since the previous weeks list. In his spare time, Ian and his cousin run a rental cabin in the local mountains. This will help determine if the changes can be handled by the Lead Inspector or if you will need to submit plans to Plan Check. Kristys Donuts & Bagels, 1264 Border Ave., Corona, Yoshiharu Ramen, 4910 Hamner Ave., Eastvale, Mini-market at VP Racing Fuels station, 81485 Miles Ave., Indio, Mini-market at Valero station, 3840 Hamner Ave., Norco. El Pollo Loco, 81901 Highway 111, Indio Closed: Dec.. Decision follows action by Riverside County's Public Health Officer and guidance from state. Dishes were being washed without hot water or sanitizer, a repeat violation from previous inspections. He covers Buena Park and Yorba Linda, and is involved in research projects for the Southern California News Group. An A grade (90 to 100 points) is passing. Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Riverside County health inspectors from Jan. 12 to Jan. 19. 2. 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R & B Tea, at 1889 University Ave. Suite 105 in Riverside, was inspected Sept. 23 and received a failing grade of 80/B with two critical violations. In his spare time, Ian and his cousin run a rental cabin in the local mountains. Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Riverside County health inspectors from Nov. 17 to Nov. 24. State COVID-19 Updates . She has trained with the Poynter Institute, Investigative Reporters & Editors and USC's Center for Health Journalism, and has won several awards for breaking news coverage and reporting on housing permits. She worked as a journalist in Southern California since 2005 when she started at The Press-Enterprise, now part of the Southern California News Group. Among the nine other violations, a display cooler wasnt keeping cold and about 40 meal and snack items had to be discarded, frozen hot dogs werent being thawed properly, the walk-in freezer and cooler doors needed repair, there was biofilm in the soda machine ice chutes, and the floors needed leaning. Yet many restaurants are struggling to serve the customers already allowed under current capacity limits because of a lack of staff, the committee said. Little Caesars, 50057 Harrison St., Suite H, Coachella, Very Berry Yogurt, 27890 Clinton Keith Road, Suite C, Murrieta. Among the seven other violations, there were several flies inside, and meat wasnt being defrosted properly. Nikie Johnson is SCNG's former data reporter. This was the restaurants second failed inspection in less than a year. Millets Cafe, at 1140 Beaumont Ave. Suite A in Beaumont, which failed a Sept. 28 inspection with a score of 73/C and was shut down for not having sufficient refrigeration, was permitted to reopen Oct. 5. Cockroaches, no permit: Restaurant closures,, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Cockroaches, no permit: Restaurant closures, inspections in Riverside County, Oct. 7-13, San Bernardino County restaurants shut down by health inspectors, Feb. 23-March 2, San Bernardino County restaurants shut down by health inspectors, Feb. 16-23, Riverside County restaurants shut down by health inspectors, Feb. 16-23, San Bernardino County restaurants shut down by health inspectors, Feb. 9-16, Riverside County restaurants shut down by health inspectors, Feb. 7-16, There are many ways to fight writers block, find inspiration, A.K. Any updates as restaurants are reopened will be included in next weeks list. Fatty Boy Tacos, 1821 S. San Jacinto Ave. Suite E, San Jacinto, Freddys Tacos, 21465 Palomar St., Wildomar, Millets Cafe, 1140 Beaumont Ave. Suite A, Beaumont, Farmer Boys, 145 E. Ramona Expressway, Perris. For more information on inspections of these or any restaurants in Riverside County, visit restaurantgrading.rivcoeh.org. Restaurant: Ortiz Panaderia, 421 Iowa Ave., Riverside Wednesday. Among the 12 other violations, the inspector found more than 30 old rodent droppings on the floor in a food storage area and behind a display of nuts in the customer area. Among the 13 other violations, cooked food wasnt being cooled down fast enough, packages of food were stored directly on the floor and there were some severely dented cans of food in storage. TheArco am/pm at 46150 Washington St. in La Quinta was inspected Oct. 12 and received a failing grade of 85/B with one critical violation. Without providing specifics, he said lawmakers might want to use part of the state's massive budget surplus to create an incentive program for employees to return to work. Ian Wheeler has been reporter for The Orange County Register since 2013. Nine packages of a raw fish mixture were at unsafe temperatures after being left out on a prep table for an hour. County Vaccine Info . She worked as a journalist in Southern California since 2005 when she started at The Press-Enterprise, now part of the Southern California News Group. The walk-in cooler and the meat inside were impounded, and about 20 pounds of other food was discarded. A display refrigerator wasnt keeping cold; it was impounded and more than 100 pounds of meat and cheese had to be discarded. Kam Lun, 66610 Eighth St., Desert Hot Springs, Hot Dog On A Stick at Moreno Valley Mall, 22500 Town Circle, Moreno Valley, Cookie Plug at Moreno Valley Mall, 22500 Town Circle, Moreno Valley, Charleys Philly Steaks at Moreno Valley Mall, 22500 Town Circle, Moreno Valley, Mini Tokyo at Moreno Valley Mall, 22500 Town Circle, Moreno Valley, El Paso Mexican Foodat Moreno Valley Mall, 22500 Town Circle, Moreno Valley, Canton Chinese Food, 1756 University Ave., Riverside. The Deli,. Here are the restaurants and other food facilities that Riverside County Department of Environmental Health inspectors temporarily shut down because of imminent health hazards between Sept. 23 and 29, 2022. Ian Wheeler has been reporter for The Orange County Register since 2013. Browns BBQ at 410 W. San Rafael Drive, Palm Springs, which was ordered closed Jan. 23 because of insufficient hot water, was allowed to reopen Jan. 30. Riverside's Road to Recovery . Source: Riverside County Department of Environmental Health. If no reopening date is mentioned, the department had not listed that facility as reopened as of this publication. Before taking over the facility or making any changes, contact the local Environmental Health office to inform them you will be the new owner. All food facilities in the county are routinely inspected to ensure they meet health codes. She left the news group in October to join the Washington Post. Among the five other violations, there were flies throughout the restaurant. 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Double or Nothin' Pizza, 341 Lincoln Ave., Suite F . Among the five other violations, cooked potatoes were at an unsafe temperature. Copyright 2023 Riverside County Department of Environmental Health, California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP), Microenterprise Home Kitchens Riverside County, CA Dept. With no time to collect data on the risk of transmissions from open air contact, health officials had to use their best judgment at the time but now understand that the risk of outdoor transmission is low, said Willis and California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health executive director Justin Malan. RESTAURANT CLOSURES 2023-03-04 - By Ian Wheeler iwheeler@scng.com Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by health inspectors in Riverside and San Bernardino counties from Feb. 23 to Thursday. Among the 13 other violations, the inspector saw one live and four dead cockroaches in the restrooms. Big Guys Pizza & Pasta & Sports Bar, at 24735 Alessandro Blvd. Riverside County Restaurant Grading - Restaurant / Market Search Welcome to the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health Restaurant Grading Site Riverside County Department of Environmental Health is dedicated to protecting the health of people and the environment in Riverside County. Upper Crust Pizza, at 67555 E. Palm Canyon Drive in Cathedral City, which was shut down Sept. 13 because of a cockroach infestation, was permitted to reopen Oct. 6, after what the inspector noted was the sixth re-inspection to verify the problem had been eliminated. Some may fear for their safety during the pandemic, while others may want "more stable career paths" after being repeatedly furloughed. Kristy's Donuts & Bagels, 1264 Border Ave., Corona. Betty Fayes Cafe, at 718 N. Main St. Suite 101 in Corona, was inspected Oct. 19 and received a failing grade of 80/B with one critical violation. The Farmer Boys in Perris that failed a Sept. 28 inspection with a score of 82/B and was shut down because of a rodent infestation was at 145 E. Ramona Expressway. This list is published weekly with closures since the previous weeks list. Here are the restaurants and other food facilities that Riverside County Department of Environmental Health inspectors temporarily shut down because of imminent health hazards between Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, 2022. Several witnesses expressed frustration with the state's changing shutdown rules or lack of information on assistance programs, though Greg Dulan, owner of Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen in Los Angeles County, said the state-funded Great Plates food delivery program saved his business during the pandemic. She worked as a journalist in Southern California since 2005 when she started at The Press-Enterprise, now part of the Southern California News Group. If no reopening date is mentioned, the department had not listed that facility as reopened as of this publication. She worked as a journalist in Southern California since 2005 when she started at The Press-Enterprise, now part of the Southern California News Group. This was the restaurants second failed inspection since 2021 so it now faces an administrative hearing. Employees were changing tasks without washing hands at all. Several items of food left unattended were at unsafe temperatures and had to be discarded. Nikie Johnson is SCNG's former data reporter.