[Editor’s note: The report referenced in this article reflects conditions observed during an inspection conducted on April 7 and does not represent the establishment’s current status.]
The Orange County Health Care Agency conducted a routine health inspection at Ham ‘n Scram on April 7. The inspection identified multiple health code violations.
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Ham ‘n Scram
- When: April 7, 2026
- Where: 5871 Westminster Blvd Ste A, Westminster, CA 92683
Ham ‘n Scram is a family-owned restaurant serving American breakfast and lunch items. According to the inspection report, violations included the following:
- The report found cooked ham stored at 68°F in an ice bath. However, the ice and water levels were too low.
- Cooked chicken was observed cooling at 80°F in a covered container. Staff were instructed to remove the lid to allow for faster cooling.
- Raw bacon was kept on a prep cart for thawing at room temperature. The frozen food item was later shifted into a refrigerator for a proper thawing process.
- The report observed live cockroaches in multiple areas, including behind the reach-in cooler next to the handwashing sink. Cockroaches were also noted near the prep table and on the floor under the prep table in the kitchen area.
- The report also found dead cockroaches under equipment and storage racks.
- During the inspection, flies were found in the kitchen area, including dead flies in grease containers.
- Buildup of food debris between and under the cooking equipment was noted.
- Floors and walls were covered with grease.
- Grease and grime accumulation was also noted, especially behind equipment and under the cook’s line.
- The establishment did not store wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution. The cloth was left outside the bucket.
- During the inspection, an open-lid garbage bin and an open restroom door were observed.
- Unsealed cracks and gaps were noted, allowing pests to enter the facility.
- The inspection report stated that the front and back doors of the restaurant were left open.
- The report mentioned that tomato sauce was stored in small condiment cups at the front counter.
- The pea soup was measured at 135°F while being held hot at the front counter.
- Sliced cheese and ham were stored at 41°F in the cold-top reach-in cooler. A whole ham roast was also kept at 41°F in the reach-in cooler under the front counter.
A detailed inspection report is available here.
Follow-up Inspection
Following the inspection, the restaurant’s health permit was immediately suspended due to a cockroach infestation. The restaurant is required to correct all major violations and eliminate the pest infestation before reinspection.
