The Environmental Health Division of the Orange County Health Care Agency visited Woody’s Diner for a routine inspection on August 18, 2025. Inspectors found cockroach activity in several key areas of the restaurant. The officials suspended the permit of the establishment, ordering it to close, as the violations posed a threat to public safety.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on August 18 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- Woody’s Diner was ordered closed by the OC health department on August 18, 2025.
- The department found major violations in the establishment, including cockroach activity.
- The restaurant must correct the issues and request a reinspection.
Woody’s Diner
- Where: 21450 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92887
- When: August 18, 2025
The inspectors found that the establishment lacked adequate handwashing facilities. Many cooled foil-wrapped baked potatoes were measured at 56°F in the reach-in cooler, exceeding the recommended time/temperature limit.
Inspectors cited a major violation for improperly reheating potentially hazardous food in the steam table. The officials saw fruit flies in a bottle of vermouth at the bar. Live cockroaches of various life stages were observed between the wall and backsplash in the dish machine room.
Multiple cockroaches were discovered in the dry storage area. Inspectors found two cans of unapproved household pesticide in the rear cooking area. Inspectors noted food buildup on non-food contact areas that needed to be removed.
Chlorine sanitizer test strips were missing during the visit. The establishment should follow approved equipment for rapid reheating. Inspectors found clean linens stored in the wrong place.
Inspectors found the hood filters out of place, creating gaps. The accumulated grime should be removed from the walk-in cooler fan guards. Inspectors instructed the owner to eliminate cockroaches and seal the facility using approved methods. A detailed report is available here.
Follow-up Inspection
Woody’s Diner received a bulletin on managing cockroaches during the inspection, along with reinspection and reopening requisites. The facility should eliminate cockroaches by using only approved methods and thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected surfaces.
Inspectors instructed the gaps in the building should be sealed with approved materials to prevent pests. The department temporarily suspended the permit of the establishment, ceasing food handling operations.
The facility will remain closed until all the violations warranting the closure are corrected and the permit has been reinstated by the department. Once corrections are made, the owner may contact the department to request a reinspection.
