County of Ventura Food Facility Closures in April/May 2018

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 vcrma.org/food-facilities-closure-report-inspector-initiated.

The following facility closures (exclusive of mobile facilities) were noted in April/May 2018. Keep in mind when reviewing this that there are many possible reasons for the closures, most of which are very temporary issues.

May 2018

Snapper Jack's, 5100 Telegraph Road #F/G, Ventura;
Sewage overflowing inside the facility, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 05/16/18; Date reopened - 05/17/18

El Taco De Mexico, 210 East 5th Street, Oxnard;
Construction work conducted during operating hours, resulting in unsanitary conditions; inadequate refrigeration;
Date closed - 05/08/18; Date reopened - 05/11/18

Ann's Bakery, 854 N. Ventura Rd., Port Hueneme;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 05/04/18;  Date reopened - 05/08/18

El Taco De Mexico, 3101 Saviers Rd., Oxnard;
No hot water for hand washing and utensil washing;
Date closed - 05/02/18; Date reopened - 05/02/18

The Tavern, 211 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 05/01/18; Date reopened - 05/02/18

Mc Donald's, 2201 Rose Avenue, Oxnard;
Water leaking from the roof into the food preparation area, resulting in unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 05/01/18; Date reopened - 05/01/18

 April 2018

Vince's Coffee Shop, 827 E. Main Street, Santa Paula;
No hot water for hand washing and utensil washing;
Date closed - 04/30/18; Date reopened - 05/01/18

Lo Mejor De Jalisco, 271 E. Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions, inoperable equipment;
Date closed - 04/25/18; Date reopened - 04/27/18

Pho Oxnard, 722 N. Ventura Rd., Oxnard;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 04/24/18; Date reopened - 04/25/18

Dolce Vita, 201 E. 4th Street, Oxnard;
No permit to operate;
Date Closed - 04/16/18; No reopen date

Sur La Table, (food sales only), 4050 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 04/12/18; Date reopened - 04/17/18

Churro Stix, 3301-1 E. Main Street, SPC K-231, Ventura;
No hot water for hand washing and utensil washing;
Date closed - 04/12/18; Date reopened - 04/12/18

Cebu Lechon & Grillhouse, 2091 Statham Blvd., Oxnard;
No soap for hand sinks, no sanitizer for multi-use utensils, food temperature violations and unsanitary conditions;
Date Closed - 04/10/18; Date reopened - 04/11/18

El Rinconcito Oaxaqueno, 609 Cooper Road., Oxnard;
Construction in food preparation area resulting in unsanitary conditions;
Date Closed - 04/09/18; Date reopened - 04/12/18

Pacific Cafe, 1661 Pacific Ave. #11, Oxnard;
Overflowing sewage, unsanitary conditions;
Date Closed - 04/05/18; Date reopened - 04/05/18

Clubhouse Sports Bar & Grill, 369 Arneill Road, Camarillo;
Unsanitary conditions;
Date Closed - 04/04/18; Date reopened - 04/06/18

Baja Bay Surf and Taco, 1567 Spinnaker Drive, #104, Ventura;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date Closed - 04/03/18; Date reopened - 04/04/18

Ventura Ranch KOA is Open While Rebuilding But With Limited Services and Amenities

The Ventura Ranch KOA in Santa Paula was significantly affected by the December 2017 Thomas Fire and was closed for awhile as a result.  However, it is now open and taking reservations, but with limited services, amenities, and activities as they continue the process of rebuilding.

All electric and water RV sites are now open and many tent sites are available. New cabins are being built, and along with the safari tents, teepees and pool, are expected to be open by the end of June. 

Learn more at koa.com/campgrounds/ventura-ranch.

O'Reilly Auto Parts Opened Newbury Park Store Today

The new O'Reilly Auto Parts store opened its doors today at the Conejo Gateway Plaza at Wendy Drive and Old Conejo Road in Newbury Park.

This is the former Dollar Tree location that relocated to a larger location next door. 

www.oreillyauto.com

Dave & Buster's to be Discussed at City of Thousand Oaks Planning Commission Meeting on May 14th

Update 5/15: The main purpose of the hearing was to obtain Planning Commission approval for live entertainment e.g. DJ, karaoke, small bands, guitar, etc. for private parties held at the restaurant. Approval was not sought for selling tickets to live band at the venue.  The Planning Commission approved the request.

Other tidbits from the meeting:

• The location will be approximately 40,000 sq ft with a capacity of 2,200 people.
• Extended hours of operation will be from 9am to 2am daily (but they do not necessarily intend to operate these hours seven days a week).
• It was mentioned that the target audience of Dave & Buster's is ages 21 to 39 and their families, looking for food, sports (on numerous TV screens) and 150 to 200 games for entertainment. It is not geared towards kids, though kids are welcome with their families. 

On a side note, Dave & Buster's is opening a location in Northridge at the Northridge Fashion Center in July.

Originally posted 5/6: The Thousand Oaks Planning Commission is hosting a public hearing at 6:00 pm on Monday, May 14th to discuss Dave & Buster's of California, Inc.'s application to request the following: 

To allow restaurant use of the former Sports Authority at 145 West Hillcrest Drive, Suite 130, including live entertainment, onsite sale and consumption of alcohol, additional signage and extended hours of operation, as well as exterior modifications.

The public is welcome to attend. www.toaks.org

County of Ventura Food Facility Closures in March 2018

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 vcrma.org/food-facilities-closure-report-inspector-initiated.

The following facility closures (exclusive of mobile facilities) were noted in March 2018. Keep in mind when reviewing this that there are many possible reasons for the closures, most of which are very temporary issues.

Taqueria 3 Estrellas, 125 Dean Drive, Santa Paula;
Cockroach/rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed – 03/29/2018; Date reopened - 03/30/18

Best Bar-B-Que., 915 E. Harvard Boulevard, Santa Paula;
Serious and repeated violations, failure to adhere to a compliance agreement;
Date Closed - 03/27/18; Date reopened - 03/28/18

Ray's Donuts & Bakery, 3734 Saviers Road, Oxnard;
Inoperable hand washing sink, evidence of rodent activity, unsanitary conditions;
Date Closed - 03/26/18; Date reopened - 03/27/18

Subway, 11420 N. Ventura Ave., Ojai;
Overflowing sewage, unsanitary conditions;
Date Closed - 03/23/18; Date reopened - 03/27/18

Oralia's Bakery, 430 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard;
Roof leaking into facility resulting in the contamination of food products, unsanitary conditions;
Date Closed - 03/22/18; Date reopened - 03/23/18

Holiday Inn Express, 350 E. Hueneme Rd., Port Hueneme;
Inoperable plumbing, unsanitary conditions;
Date Closed - 03/20/18; Date reopened - 03/20/18

IHOP, 715 Ventura Street, Fillmore;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date Closed - 03/20/18; Date reopenend - 03/21/18

El Taco de Guadalajara, 3845 Telegraph Road, Ventura;
Serious and repeated violations, failure to adhere to a compliance agreement, unsanitary conditions;
Date Closed - 03/19/18; Date reopened - 03/20/18

McDonald's, 2375 Tapo Street, Simi Valley;
No approved restrooms available, unsanitary conditions due to construction dust;
Date closed - 03/19/18; Date reopened - 03/21/18

Janchi Korean BBQ, 165 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks;
No hot water for hand washing and utensil washing;
Date closed - 03/19/18; Date reopened - 03/19/18

Bella's Teas & Treats, 275 Central Avenue, Fillmore;
No valid permit to operate;
Date Closed - 03/14/18; No reopen date

Panaderia Las Palmas, 2155 E. Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard;
Inoperable plumbing for hand washing, unsanitary conditions;
Date Closed - 03/13/18; Date reopened - 03/16/18

Subway, 353 Esplanade Drive, Oxnard;
Inoperable equipment resulting in contamination of food product, inadequate refrigeration;
Date Closed - 03/12/18; Date reopened - 03/13/18

Namaste Spiceland, 2707 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks;
No hot water for utensil and hand washing;
Date Closed - 03/12/18; Date reopened - 03/15/18

Henny Penny, 200 Ventura Road, Oxnard;
Operating without a valid permit, no plans submitted;
Date Closed - 03/08/18; No reopen date

La Central Bakery, 600 Meta Street, Oxnard;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date Closed - 03/07/18; Date reopened - 03/08/18

El Pollo Loco, 1722 S. Victoria Avenue, #A, Ventura;
Plumbing is inoperable and resulting in sewage discharge outside of facility;
Date Closed - 03/05/18; Date reopened - 03/06/18

IHOP, 715 Ventura Street, Fillmore;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date Closed - 03/05/18; Date reopened - 03/06/18

Rave Organics Cafe Now Open in Newbury Park

UPDATE: Rave Organics closed its doors permanently in December 2018.

Update: Rave Organics Cafe is now open. www.facebook.com/RaveOrganics

Originally posted 9/9/17:

The sign is up at the Walgreens/Walmart Neighborhood Market shopping center (aka Thousand Oaks Marketplace) at 520 N. Ventu Park Road, Suite 140, Newbury Park. The Rave Organics Cafe appears to be coming soon.

When it opens, this new eatery will be serving up organic pizza, self-serve frozen yogurt, sandwiches, smoothies, bowls, sandwiches and more. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and coffee. 

For updates, visit www.raveorganics.com.

Go Greek Yogurteria Coming Soon to Former Paciugo Gelato Location in Thousand Oaks

UPDATE: Now open in June 2018.

Paciugo Gelato closed its doors earlier this year at The Oaks Mall. Opening soon at this location, across from Dick's Sporting Goods in the outdoor shops section of the mall, is Go Greek Yogurteria.

Go Greek's menu includes Fresco (fresh Greek yogurt creations), Kyro (self-serve Greek frozen yogurt), Parfaits and coffee.

They are currently hiring at gogreekyogurtcareers.com.

Learn more at www.gogreekyogurt.com.

Poke U & Me Opened in the Carmen Plaza Shopping Center in Camarillo in Late March

Poke U & Me opened at 455 Carmen Drive, Camarillo in late March. Pictured above on February 10th. This space formerly was a Shave It and prior to that it was Cucina Isabella.