April 12, 2017

County of Ventura Food Facility Closures in March 2017

April 12, 2017/ Conejo Joe

The County of Ventura Environmental Health Division (EHD) protects public health and the environment by ensuring conformance with State laws and County ordinances pertaining to food protection, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, individual sewage disposal systems, land use, medical waste, ocean water quality monitoring, recreational health, solid waste, underground fuel tanks and vector control.

The EHD publishes food facility closures at www.ventura.org/rma/envhealth/community-services/consumer-food/closures.html.

The following facility closures were noted in March 2017. Keep in mind when reviewing this that there are many possible reasons for the closures, most of which are very temporary issues.

Rock 'N Roll Pizza, 13816 Princeton Avenue, Moorpark;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions, no valid Permit to Operate;

Date closed - 03/31/17; Date reopened - 04/04/17

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, 1464 Madera Road, #F, Simi Valley;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 03/29/17; Date reopened - 03/30/27

Salsa & Agave, 1450 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard;

No valid permit to operate;

Date closed - 03/28/17; No reopen date

Brick Oven, 888 New Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark;

No hot water available for handwashing and utensil washing;

Date closed - 03/28/17; Date reopened - 03/29/17

Puerto Vallarta Seafood Restaurant, 3021 Saviers Rd., Oxnard;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 03/21/17; Date reopened - 03/22/17

Ken of Japan, 4340 Cochran Street, Simi Valley;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 03/21/17; Date reopened - 03/22/17

Now, 185 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura;

No valid permit to operate;

Date closed - 03/15/17; Date reopened - 03/15/17

Starbucks, 575 Country Club Drive, Simi Valley;

Inoperable employee restrooms;

Date closed - 03/15/17; Date reopened - 03/16/17

La Espiga Bakery & Deli, 580 E. Third St. Oxnard;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 03/13/17; Date reopened - 03/15/17

Kabuki Restaurant, 500 Collection Blvd., Oxnard;

No valid permit to operate;

Date closed - 03/13/17; Date reopened - 03/13/17

Ragin' Crawfish, 480 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 03/09/17; Date reopened - 03/10/17

McDonald's, 60 Daily Dr., Camarillo;

Sewage overflowing within the facility, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 03/08/17; Date reopened - 03/08/17

Vanessa #8 Market & Liquor, 1250 E. Main St., Santa Paula;

Serious and repeated violations, operating beyond the limitations of the permit, failure to adhere to a compliance agreement;

Date closed - 03/07/17; Date reopened 03/07/17

Nekter Juice Bar, 3835 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #H, Thousand Oaks;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 03/02/17; Date reopened - 03/07/17

Roger's Cafe, 1026 Mountain View Avenue, Oxnard;

No valid permit to operate;

Date closed - 03/02/17; No reopen date

March 04, 2017

County of Ventura Food Facility Closures in February 2017

March 04, 2017/ Conejo Joe

The EHD publishes food facility closures at www.ventura.org/rma/envhealth/community-services/consumer-food/closures.html.

The following facility closures were noted in February 2017. Keep in mind when reviewing this that there are many possible reasons for the closures, most of which are very temporary issues.

El Asadero, 920 N. Ventura Avenue, Ventura;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 02/27/27; No reopen date

Century Theater, 555 E. Main St., Ventura;

No approved restrooms available;

Date closed -02/21/17; Date reopened - 02/22/17

Ay Chi Hua Hua, 1145 W. Ventura St., Fillmore;

Serious and repeated violations, failure to adhere to a compliance agreement;

Date closed - 02/21/17; Date reopened - 02/22/17

Greco's New York Pizzeria, 249 N. Moorpark Road, #D, Thousand Oaks;

Utensil washing sink not available due to inoperable plumbing;

Date closed - 02/14/17; Date reopened - 02/15/17

Panaderia Las Palmas, 2155 E Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 02/14/17; Date reopened - 02/15/17

Gandolfo's NY Deli, 2790 Seaglass Way, Oxnard;

Operating without a valid permit;

Date closed - 02/13/17; Permit issued to new owner - 02/14/17

El Pollo Norteno, 1290 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 02/09/17; Date reopened - 02/10/17

Sunset Terrace Restaurant & Lounge (Bar only), 235 N Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks;
Inoperable plumbing;
Date closed - 02/08/17; Date reopened - 02/10/17

Kitchen Village, 520 N. Ventu Park Road, #150, Newbury Park;

Unsanitary conditions due to a leaking roof;

Date closed - 02/08/17; Date reopened - 02/09/17

Mariscos Cancun, 1074 Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 02/07/17; Date reopened - 02/09/17

Roma Italian Deli, 2247 Michael Drive, #51, Newbury Park;

Unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 02/06/17; Date reopened - 02/07/17

Limon & Sal, 598 E. Main Street, Ventura

(Upstairs bar and independently operated food area only);

Remodeled without approval, removal of essential equipment;

Date closed - 02/01/17; Date reopened 02/03/17

Gonzales Market, 1335 W Gonzales Rd., Oxnard;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 02/01/17; Date reopened - 02/03/17

Fillmore High School Cafeteria, 555 Central Avenue, Fillmore;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed -02/01/17; Date reopened - 02/02/17

February 02, 2017

County of Ventura Food Facility Closures in January 2017

February 02, 2017/ Conejo Joe

The EHD publishes food facility closures at www.ventura.org/rma/envhealth/community-services/consumer-food/closures.html.

The following facility closures were noted in January 2017. Keep in mind when reviewing this that there are many possible reasons for the closures, most of which are very temporary issues.

Carniceria Mexicana El Rio, 2651 Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard;

No hot water for hand washing and utensil washing, failure to adhere to a compliance agreement;

Date closed - 01/31/17; No reopen date

El Taco De Mexico, 1590 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 01/30/17; Date reopened - 01/31/17

Nature's Blend, 535 El Roblar Drive, Ojai;

No hot water for hand washing and utensil washing;

Date closed - 01/26/17; No reopen date

Best Western, 1775 Madera Road, Simi Valley;

Bar and Restaurant: No hot water for utensil cleaning or hand washing;
Date closed - 01/23/17; Date reopened - 01/24/17

Elks Lodge, 158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks;

Unsanitary conditions due to leak in kitchen ceiling;

Date closed - 01/20/17; Date reopened - 01/26/17

Pookie's Thai Westlake, 900 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village;

Rodent infestation, sewage overflowing within the facility, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 01/19/17; Date reopened - 01/20/17

La Fuente Restaurant, 107 E. El Roblar Drive, Meiners Oaks;

Cockroach infestation;

Date closed - 01/18/17; Date reopened - 01/23/17

City Buffet, 1600 Ives Avenue, Oxnard;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 01/13/17; Date reopened- 01/17/17

Rice Thai, 387 E. Main Street, Ventura;

Cockroach & rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions, failure to adhere to a compliance agreement;

Date closed - 01/11/17; Date reopened - 01/13/17

El Tenampa, 1325 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard;

No permit to operate, plans not submitted;

Date closed - 01/05/17; Date opened - 01/27/17

Subway, 2121 E. Harbor Blvd, Ventura;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 01/05/17; Date reopened - 01/06/17

Chinaland, 543 S. Ventura Road, Oxnard;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 01/04/17; Date reopened - 01/05/17

January 09, 2017

County of Ventura Food Facility Closures in December 2016

January 09, 2017/ Conejo Joe

The EHD publishes food facility closures at www.ventura.org/rma/envhealth/community-services/consumer-food/closures.html.

The following facility closures were noted in December 2016. Keep in mind when reviewing this that there are many possible reasons for the closures, most of which are very temporary issues.

December 2016

Ventura Valero (food sales only), 11005 Citrus Drive, Ventura;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 12/29/16; Date reopened - 12/30/16

Taco Bell, 201 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard;

Sewage overflowing outside the facility, plumbing inoperable;

Date closed - 12/27/16; Date reopened - 12/27/16

Downtown Express, 512 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard;

Unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 12/22/16; Date reopened - 12/30/16

Coconut Crab, 1555 Simi Town Center Way, #770, Simi Valley;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 12/20/16; Date reopened - 12/21/16

Exotic Thai, 2705 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 12/19/16; Date reopened - 12/21/16

Golden China, 760 S. Seaward Avenue, Ventura;

No means to wash hands in food preparation area due to inoperable plumbing;

Date closed - 12/19/16; Date reopened - 12/20/16

S & S Liquors, 2760 Tapo Canyon Road, #2, Simi Valley;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 12/15/16; No reopen date

Carniceria El Rodeo, 2151 E. Channel Islands, Oxnard;

Inoperable refrigeration resulting in unsafe food temperatures, sewage overflowing inside the facility, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 12/15/16; Date reopened - 12/16/16

Elkins Ranch Snack Bar, 1386 Chambersburg Road, Fillmore;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 12/14/16; Date reopened - 12/15/16

Popeye's Chicken, 520 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark;

Inoperable plumbing resulting in sewage overflowing onto the floor and utensil sink not available for use;

Date closed - 12/13/16; Date reopened - 12/15/16

Pho Oxnard, 722 N. Ventura Rd., Oxnard;

Sewage overflowing inside the facility, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 12/13/16; Date reopened - 12/14/16

Amigo's Family Restaurant, 2831 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions, inoperable hand wash sinks, inoperable refrigeration;

Date closed - 12/12/16; Date reopened - 12/13/16

Moose Lodge #2097, 700 E. Santa Barbara Street, Santa Paula;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 12/12/16; Date reopened - 12/15/16

El Centro 1-2-3, 943 E Main Street, Santa Paula;
No hot water for utensil cleaning or hand washing;
Date closed - 12/09/16; Date reopened - 12/12/16

Puerto Vallarta Seafood Restaurant, 3021 Saviers Rd., Oxnard;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions, inoperable equipment;
Date closed - 12/08/16; Date reopened - 12/09/16

Asadero Mexicali, Mobile Food Facilitiy (license plate #4KJ6537);
No water for hand washing or utensil cleaning;
Date closed - 12/08/16; Date reopened - 12/09/16

Winners Pizza, 605 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley;

No hot water available for handwashing or utensil washing.

Date closed - 12/07/16; Date reopened - 12/08/16

Hummus Brothers, 382 W. Hillcrest Drive, #FC-5, Thousand Oaks;

Inoperable refrigeration resulting in unsafe food temperatures;

Date closed - 12/07/16; Date reopened - 12/08/16

Dickey's BBQ Pit, 6100 Telegraph Road, Ventura;

Inoperable plumbing resulting in inability to adequately wash hands or utensils;

Date closed - 12/01/16; Date reopened - 12/02/16

December 27, 2016

Bad Ass Street Tacos Now Open at New Location in Thousand Oaks

December 27, 2016/ Conejo Joe

Bad Ass Street Tacos, which has operated out of the Thousand Oaks Meat Locker location for over five years, recently relocated to the space formerly occupied by Dayne's Chicago Beef and Dawgs at 2951 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard (next to Jiffy Lube). Bad Ass is known for highly "legit" street tacos - carne asada, chicken, pastor, lengua and more.

Visit www.facebook.com/BadassTacos for more information.

Dayne's originally opened at this location on August 24, 2013. According to a comment from the owner on its Facebook page, they are looking to reopen at a new location in the coming months. This is a good thing because I've heard from native Chicagoans that their pizza, which I never tried, was unbelievably good.

December 03, 2016

County of Ventura Food Facility Closures in November 2016

December 03, 2016/ Conejo Joe

The EHD publishes food facility closures at www.ventura.org/rma/envhealth/community-services/consumer-food/closures.html.

The following facility closures were noted in November 2016. Keep in mind when reviewing this that there are many possible reasons for the closures, most of which are very temporary issues.

Moorpark College Football Snack Bar, 7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 11/30/16; No reopen date

B & J Drive In, 1323 Los Angeles Ave., Ventura;

Unsanitary conditions, failure to adhere to a compliance agreement;

Date closed - 11/28/26; Date reopened - 12/1/16

The Ridge, 2401 Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 11/22/16; Date reopened - 11/23/16

Mc Donald's, 5980 Telegraph Road, Ventura;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 11/22/16; Date reopened - 11/23/16

Doris Bakery Panaderia, 385 Arneill Road, Camarillo;

Inoperable refrigeration resulting in unsafe food temperatures;

Date closed - 11/21/16; Date reopened - 11/21/16

Jake's Wayback Burgers, 4960 Telephone Road #102, Ventura;

Sewage overflowing inside the facility, cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 11/16/16; Date reopened - 11/17/16

Urban Plates, 162 W. Hillcrest Drive, #100, Thousand Oaks;

No hot water for hand washing and utensil washing;

Date closed - 11/14/16; Date reopened - 11/14/16

Good Time Donuts, 2445 Harbor Blvd., Ventura;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 11/14/16; Date reopened - 11/15/16

The Grilled Cheese Truck#2, Lic. 88022L1, 5805 White Oak Ave. #16305, Encino;

Inadequate supply of water, no method to obtain hot water for utensil, equipment and dish washing;

Date closed - 11/13/16; No reopen date

Back Bar #2, Lake Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks;

No hot water for hand washing and utensil washing;

Date closed - 11/10/16; Date reopened - 11/16/16

Pacifica High School Gymnasium Snack Bar, 600 E. Gonzales Rd., Oxnard;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 11/07/16; Date reopened - 11/10/16

Pacifica High School Football Snack Bar, 600 E. Gonzales Rd., Oxnard;

No hot water for utensil and hand washing, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 11/07/16; Date reopened - 11/10/16

Moorpark High School Snack Bar, 4500 Tierra Rejada Rd., Moorpark;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/04/16; Date reopened - 11/09/16

November 19, 2016

Market Broiler Simi Valley is Now MB Grille

November 19, 2016/ Conejo Joe

A couple weeks ago what used to be Market Broiler at 1161 Simi Town Center Way in Simi Valley became MB Grille. According to the Market Broiler website at www.marketbroiler.com/mb-grille, MB Grille has a new upgraded "dock-to-dish" menu, extended bar area, 16 additional draft beers, expanded wine and cocktail list and an enclosed "Private VIP Dining Room" area for large parties and special events. And there you have it.

November 09, 2016

County of Ventura Food Facility Closures in October 2016

November 09, 2016/ Conejo Joe

The EHD publishes food facility closures at www.ventura.org/rma/envhealth/community-services/consumer-food/closures.html.

The following facility closures were noted in October 2016. Keep in mind when reviewing this that there are many possible reasons for the closures, most of which are very temporary issues.

Ben & Jerry's @ The Collection, 2752 Seaglass Way, Oxnard;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 10/31/16; Date reopened - 11/2/16

City Buffet, 1600 Ives Avenue, Oxnard;

Cockroach Infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 10/28/16; Date reopened - 11/4/16

Corrigan's Steak House, 556 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 10/28/16; Date reopened - 11/03/16

Bad Ass Tacos, 2951 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks;

No valid Permit to Operate, no plans submitted;

Date closed - 10/27/16; No reopen date

Gandolfo's NY Deli, 2790 Seaglass Way, Oxnard;

Operating without a valid permit

Date closed - 10/27/16; Date reopened - 10/27/16

Palermo, 321 E. Main St., Ventura;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 10/19/16; Date reopened - 10/21/16

Del Taco, 4393 E. Main St., Ventura;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 10/18/16; Date reopened - 10/19/16

Danielle's Donuts, 4577 Pleasant Valley Rd., Camarillo;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 10/17/16; Date reopened - 10/19/16

Mandarin House #4, 4585 Pleasant Valley Rd., Camarillo;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 10/14/16; Date reopened - 10/17/16

Firehouse Cafe, 1244 Sycamore Ave., Simi Valley;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 10/07/16; Date reopened - 10/08/16

Ray's Donuts, 3734 Saviers Rd., Oxnard;

No valid Permit to operate;

Date closed - 10/06/16; Date reopened - 10/06/16

Romano's Macaroni Grill, 4880 Telephone Road, Ventura;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 10/06/16; Date reopened - 10/08/16

Lolita's Lunch (4R74223), 2985 Sturgis Rd., Oxnard;

Inoperoble equipment resulting in food temperature violations;

Date closed - 10/06/16; Date reopened - 10/07/16

Hunan Garden, 1621 N. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard;

Unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 10/06/16;Date reopened - 10/07/16

IHOP, 718 Ventura Street, Fillmore;

Sewage overflowing inside the facility, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 10/05/16; Date reopened - 10/05/16

El Pollo Loco #57, 399 Las Posas Road, Camarillo

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 10/03/16; Date reopened - 10/04/16

November 04, 2016

CSU Channel Islands to Host Grand Opening of Santa Rosa Village and Islands Café

November 04, 2016/ Conejo Joe

CSU Channel Islands (CI) will formally unveil Santa Rosa Village and the newly-expanded Islands Café with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 7.

CI President Erika D. Beck will host the ceremony for the newest student residence hall on campus and the renovated Islands Café.

Santa Rosa Village was constructed using CI’s distinctive California Mission-style architecture while including 21st century amenities such as suites with inviting living rooms and communal kitchens. Common areas have flat screen TVs, refrigerators, microwaves, toasters, Keurig machines, kitchen tables, chairs and a sink.

Santa Rosa stands four stories high and can accommodate 600 students. An outdoor courtyard connects living areas and a common laundry area. The building is energy-efficient and meets CAL Green standards.

For a virtual tour and how to apply for housing, visit www.csuci.edu/housing.

Islands Café expanded its menu to include a broad variety of healthy, tasty offerings such as Asian dishes; artisan pizzas; local produce, sushi and breakfast all day. There are also gluten-free options for pizza, pasta, bread and cookies.

The café’s service has doubled and it offers both indoor and outdoor seating. For a one-time $5 fee, diners get a reusable take-out container. Each time they return, they can exchange their dirty container for a clean container.

Executive Chef and Director of Food Services Peter Maher said the public is welcome at the café, which is open seven days a week. An all-you-can-eat lunch is $9.25 and an all-you-can-eat dinner is $11.25. For weekly menus and hours, visit uas.csuci.edu/hospitality/hospitality-locations.htm.

Limited parking is available on campus with the purchase of a $6 daily permit; follow signs to the parking permit dispensers. Free parking is available at the Camarillo Metrolink Station/Lewis Road with bus service to and from the campus. Riders should board the CI Vista Bus to the campus; the cash-only fare is $1.25 each way. Buses arrive and depart from the Camarillo Metrolink Station every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. For exact times, check the schedule at www.goventura.org.

About California State University Channel Islands
CSU Channel Islands (CI) is the only four-year, public university in Ventura County and is known for its interdisciplinary, multicultural and international perspectives, and its emphasis on experiential and service learning. CI’s strong academic programs focus on business, sciences, liberal studies, teaching credentials, and innovative master’s degrees. Students benefit from individual attention, up-to-date technology, and classroom instruction augmented by outstanding faculty research. CI has been designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and is committed to serving students of all backgrounds from the region and beyond. Connect with and learn more about CI by visiting CI’s Social Media.

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