In an inspection conducted by the Orange County Health Care Agency on March 26, two eateries demonstrated unsatisfactory results. Chicama Peruvian Restaurant and Sincerely Syria did not meet health standards, as both of them violated the set regulations of the agency. Following the inspection, both Orange County food facilities were ordered to close temporarily.
Please note that the results mentioned here are from a particular inspection conducted on March 26 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishments.
Highlights
- Orange County’s Chicama Peruvian Restaurant and Sincerely Syria failed in a health inspection on March 26.
- The Orange County Health Care Agency asked both the food facilities to close temporarily.
- Cockroaches, rodent infestation, and improper cooking temperatures were some violations at both Orange County restaurants.
Chicama Peruvian Restaurant
Chicama Peruvian Restaurant will close after failing health inspection (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 6959 Cerritos Ave, Stanton, CA 90680
- Date: March 26, 2025
Menu highlights at this Orange County-based Peruvian food facility include Empanadas, Michelada, Alfajores, and Tamal Peruano. However, in a recent routine inspection round by the Orange County Health Care Agency, Chicama Peruvian Restaurant was required to cease operations temporarily.
What Went Wrong for Chicama Peruvian Restaurant?
Based in the Cerritos Ave location, Chicama Peruvian Restaurant was inspected by the healthcare agency on March 26. During the strict inspection, the Peruvian restaurant failed to show its compliance with Orange County Health Care Agency’s set regulations for food facilities.
The health inspectors highlighted rodent droppings in Chicama Peruvian Restaurant’s food prep area. Additionally, the Orange County food facility had empty soap dispensers in the restrooms and kitchen. Hot and cold holding temperatures were also not maintained. The Peruvian restaurant did not provide consumer advisory signs on its menu for undercooked or raw foods.
The full report of Chicama Peruvian Restaurant has been released by the officials.
Sincerely Syria
Sincerely Syria was ordered to close by the Orange County Health Care Agency (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 1330 S Magnolia Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804
- Date: March 26, 2025
Located on S Magnolia Ave, this Syrian restaurant has been serving the Orange County crowd with delicious items like shawarma and beef/chicken wraps. Sincerely Syria did not meet the health requirements as established by the Orange County Health Care Agency in its inspection this Wednesday.
What Went Wrong for Sincerely Syria?
In a routine inspection conducted by the Orange County Health Care Agency, Sincerely Syria displayed multiple health violations. Based on the same, the agency temporarily suspended the Syrian restaurant’s permit on March 26.
As per the inspection report by the Orange County Health Care Agency, the 3-compartment sink at the food facility had multiple live cockroaches, thereby leading to vermin infestation. Additionally, the inspectors noticed that there were gaps around the pipe in the sink. The temperature of hot water was also not maintained at the Syrian food facility.
Based on the final report by the Orange County Health Care Agency, both Chicama Peruvian Restaurant and Sincerely Syria have been asked to close their operations temporarily. Both the Orange County restaurants can request a hearing within 15 days of the report.
If the restaurants fail to request the hearing, the Orange County Health Care Agency would consider it a waiver of its right to a hearing.
