In a routine inspection by the Orange County Health Care Agency, five food facilities were ordered to shut down on April 2. Health inspectors found serious violations of its food safety regulations at The Cellar, Subway, Master Hu, and The Fire Crab.
These Orange County-based eating establishments have been asked to remain closed till the agency returns with a reinspection.
Please note that the results mentioned here are from inspections conducted on April 2 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishments.
Highlights
- Four restaurants across Orange County were closed after a health inspection on April 2.
- The Orange County Health Care Agency cited rodent infestation and dysfunctional physical facilities among the reasons behind their closures.
- From April 4, the health agency will reappear with its inspection check in each food facility.
The Cellar
The Cellar was ordered to shut down on April 2 (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672
- Date: April 2, 2025
Based in San Clemente, The Cellar, a new American restaurant, has been creating an impressive buzz in the Avenida Del Mar pathway. At the same time, The Cellar is loved for its truffle popcorn, duck ravioli, and lobster bisque.
Reasons for Closure
In an inspection report for The Cellar, the Orange County Health Care Agency listed the following food safety violations, which eventually led to its shutdown.
- Rodent infestation
- No consumer advisory on the menu
- Gaps in ceilings in the cooking area
SUBWAY #3202
Subway failed health inspection on April 2 (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 920 S Brookhurst St, Anaheim, CA 92804
- Date: April 2, 2025
Subway is a popular outlet in the Orange County area for quick bites like sandwiches, salads, and grilled chicken.
Reasons for Closure
This Orange County-based Subway outlet failed to meet the health agency’s food safety criteria in its routine inspection on Wednesday. The food facility was closed due to a dysfunctional 3-compartment sink, along with several other violations cited in the report.
- Dirty 3-compartment sink
- Lack of hot water at the compartment sink
- Open trash can
Master Hu
Master Hu closed after a health inspection (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 15435 Jeffrey Rd #110, Irvine, CA 92618
- Date: April 2, 2025
Located in Irvine, this Hunan restaurant has been serving the people of Orange County with its mouth-watering dishes. Its food offerings bring the taste of China through Mongolian beef, bulgogi, congee, and ramen.
Reasons for Closure
The Orange County Health Care Agency asked the Hunan cuisine restaurant to close on Wednesday due to its unsatisfactory performance in the health inspection. The agency highlighted several health violations by Master Hu in its inspection report as given below.
- Rodent infestation
- Poor cleaning methods by staff
- No towels or soap dispensers at the sink
- Improper cooking temperatures
The Fire Crab
The Fire Crab closed on April 2 (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 8335 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92844
- Date: April 2, 2025
This food facility has been satiating tastebuds with its seafood range in the heart of Orange County. Located on Garden Grove Blvd, ‘The Fire Crab’ has been offering frozen crawfish, clams, Ying Yang oysters, and Cajun garlic noodles.
Reasons for Closure
The journey of The Fire Crab in Orange County came to a halt on Wednesday when it failed a health inspection. The report by the Orange County Health Care Agency showed that the seafood facility was closed due to the following food safety violations.
- Rodent infestation
- Improper heating temperatures
- Blunt utensils
- Dust on ventilation filters
- Food debris in the kitchen
All four Orange County food facilities have been asked to be prepared with corrective actions till the health inspectors return with a reinspection round. While Master Hu is scheduled for reinspection on April 4, The Cellar will appear before the inspectors on April 9. Follow-up dates for Subway and The Fire Crab are not available.
