County of Ventura Food Facility Closures in March 2019

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 2019. Keep in mind when reviewing this that there are many possible reasons for the closures, most of which are very temporary issues.

805Copa, 1575 Spinnaker Drive, Unit 101A, Ventura;
Cockroach infestation, inadequate refrigeration, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 03/27/19; Date reopened - 03/28/19

El Brillante Market, 1016 East Main Street, Santa Paula;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 03/27/19; Date reopened - 03/28/19

Sea Fresh Seafood II, 537 Ojai Avenue, Ojai;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 03/27/19; Date reopened - 03/29/19

The Natural Cafe, 968 S. Westlake Blvd., #12, Thousand Oaks;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 03/25/19; Date reopened - 03/27/19

El Dorado Mexican Restaurant, 601 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard;
No hot water available for utensil washing/cleaning, or warm water for hand washing;
Date closed - 03/19/19; Date reopened - 03/21/19

Azu, 457 EAst Ojai Avenue, Ojai;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 03/19/19; Date reopened - 03/20/19

Ojai Ice Cream, 210 East Ojai Avenue, Ojai;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 03/18/19; Date reopened - 03/22/19

Limon y Sal, 598 East Main Street, Ventura (Independently Operated Area only);
Inadequate refrigeration, resulting in unsafe food temperatures;
Date closed - 03/15/19; Date reopened - 03/15/19

La Parrilla Yucatan Mexican Food, 100 North Ashwood Avenue, Ventura;
No hot water available for utensil washing/cleaning, or warm water for hand washing;
Date closed - 03/13/19; Date reopened - 03/14/19

Soule Park Golf Course, 1033 Ojai Avenue, Ojai;
No restrooms available for employees;
Date closed - 03/12/19; Date reopened - 03/12/19

Beto's Italian Deli, 1930 Erringer Road, Simi Valley;
No hot water available for utensil washing/cleaning, or warm water for hand washing;
Date closed - 3/8/19; Date reopened - 03/12/19

Burger King, 2500 South Ventura Road, Oxnard;
Inoperable plumbing, resulting in inability to wash utensils;
Date closed - 03/07/19; Date reopened - 03/07/19

Marisco El Campeon, 1175 Harvard Boulevard, Santa Paula;
No electricity available at the facility, exposed sewer lines inside the facility;
Date closed - 03/07/19; Date reopened - 03/08/19

Azu, 457 East Ojai Avenue, Ojai;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 03/04/19; No Date reopened - 03/05/19

Downtown Express, 512 South Oxnard Boulevard, Oxnard;
Unsanitary conditions inside the facility, unsafe handling of foods;
Date closed - 03/04/19; Date reopened - 03/07/19

Fosters Freeze, 4121 Telegraph Road, Ventura;
No hot water available at the facility for utensil washing and hand washing;
Date closed - 03/01/19; Date reopened - 03/01/19

West of Orleans To Go & Catering Now Open in Newbury Park

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Thanks to Steve Coppel for the heads up that Chef Marcus Webster is back at it again at the Kimber Plaza, 332 Kimber Drive (at Wendy), Suite C in Newbury Park with West of Orleans.

West of Orleans serves up New Orleans style po' boy sandwiches, gumbo, jambalaya and all the fixins like red beans and rice, corn bread, creole succotash and more.

Currently open for take out only Tuesday through Friday from 11am to 7:30pm as well as for catering.

There’s a website listed on their door and menu at westoforleans.com that is not functional as of the date of this post.. Partial menu at www.instagram.com/p/Bv7aZBRAQNZ/.

Chef Webster previously owned and operated N’Awlinz Bistro in this same location, until he closed it in December 2013 to focus on other business interests. He’s back!

Oak & Iron Cocktail Bar Now Open in Thousand Oaks

Open six days a week at 2967 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks, Oak & Iron Cocktail Bar serves up a variety of finely crafted adult beverages.

Example cocktails as mentioned via their Facebook page:

Nessy: Made with Scotch, Irish Sea Moss, Ciocho Amaro and Fresh Lemon Juice (not for the faint of heart).

Smokey Edward: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Blood Orange Olio, Bitters & Pecan Wood Smoke.

Musashi: Chrysanthemum-infused Gin, Rhubarb Agave and Fresh Lemon Juice.

Papillon: Suntory Roku Gin, Vermouth Dolin Genepey, Sugar Snap Peak Simple Syrup, Clarified Lemon Juice, Saline Solution, Hand Carved Ice and Butterfly Origami Garnish.

Learn more at oakandironto.com or call 805.558.0134.

Go Greek Yogurteria at The Oaks Mall Has Closed Its Doors

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Well that was quick. Go Greek Yogurteria, which opened at The Oaks shopping mall in June 2018, has closed its doors. And we were JUST there. For those who did check them out and enjoyed them, you’ll now have to drive to Woodland Hills, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills or The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas to enjoy their product. www.gogreekyogurt.com/ (Thanks to Ani S for the heads up via the CVG Facebook Page.)

What’s next for this spot in the outdoor shops section of The Oaks, near Dick’s Sporting Goods? I don’t know, but we shall see.

Johnny Was, Lorna Jane Active Living and Planet Blue Stores Open This Weekend at Camarillo Premium Outlets

Camarillo Premium Outlets® Adds New Women’s Fashion Offerings to Impressive Retailer Lineup

Property opens Johnny Was, Lorna Jane Active Living and Planet Blue this weekend

Camarillo Premium Outlets, already home to one of the largest selections of name brand offerings in Ventura County, today announces the addition of three new world-class retailers to the property. Johnny Was, opening March 29th, along with Lorna Jane Active Living, opening March 30th, and Planet Blue, opening April 1st, will all provide the same luxury products they are famous for at discounts of up to 25-65% off retail prices. These openings mark the first outlet locations for each retailer.

The Johnny Was store will feature the California-based brand’s signature “boho-chic” looks with a variety of flowing clothing and handcrafted accessories.

Planet Blue, also founded in California, boasts a similar beachy aesthetic with a curated collection of brands coveted by both celebrities and locals. The new outlet store will offer a wide range of women’s clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories as well as various home and gift items.

Lorna Jane Active Living began expanding its US presence earlier this year, but its location at Camarillo Premium Outlets will be the brand’s first outlet store in the United States. The new store will feature women’s clothing made for active living, including leggings, tops, sports bras and more for all types of workouts in addition to travel and lifestyle.

Johnny Was and Planet Blue will both be located in the Main Court near Nautica; Lorna Jane Active Living will be located in the Fashion Court near kate spade new york. All three stores will be open Mondays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

About Camarillo Premium Outlets

Camarillo Premium Outlets offers more than 160 outlet stores, including impressive savings at adidas, kate spade new york, The North Face, Coach and Coach Men, Vans Outlet, Tory Burch, Theory, Ted Baker London, J. Crew, The Gap, lululemon athletica, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Nike, Pink’s Hot Dogs, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Tommy Hilfiger and more. Camarillo Premium Outlets is located just 45 minutes north of Los Angeles and 40 minutes south of Santa Barbara. For more information, visit www.premiumoutlets.com/camarillo.

About Johnny Was

Johnny Was is a collection of clothing and accessories designed in California and inspired by artisan craftsmanship from all corners of the world. Exquisite embroideries, luxury fabrics and effortless silhouettes that defy trends with a timeless sensibility. From one-of-a-kind kimono jackets and signature scarves to refined leather accessories, the woman who wears Johnny Was is a free spirit in the truest sense. Our Brand embodies optimism through beauty, authenticity, comfort and artistic expression. Enjoy the journey.

About Planet Blue

Nearly twenty-five years after opening their first store in Malibu, Planet Blue is still celebrated as the original purveyor of the beachy boho aesthetic and remains an enclave for celebrities and in-the-know locals. Today Planet Blue is a premiere omni-channel specialty retailer with fourteen brick-and-mortar stores across the United States as well asshopplanetblue.com shipping to more than 100 countries worldwide. The curated collection of coveted brands takes women from the beach to the street, and anywhere their next adventure may be.

About Simon

Simon is a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our properties across North America, Europe and Asia provide community gathering places for millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales. For more information, visit simon.com.

Thousand Oaks Farmers' Market to Return to Former Site in East End Parking Lot on March 28th

The Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association has cancelled the relocation of the Thousand Oaks Certified Farmers’ Market to the West Side of The Oaks Shopping Center after fire department officials deemed that the site did not meet the current safety standards for emergencies and traffic control.

Although the grand opening did take place last Thursday on March 21, officials determined after an on-site visit that the new location would not meet safety requirements. “Even though we were looking forward to this new site, we absolutely want the market to be safe and accessible,” stated Karen Schott, Operations Manager for the Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association (VCCFMA). “We thank everyone who supported our “dress rehearsal” and we will continue to operate every Thursday bringing the best of California agriculture while we regroup,” she continued. “The new market hours of 12 noon to 5 p.m. did work out well and we will keep these hours when we move back to our previous location,” added Schott.

According to officials of the VCCFMA and The Oaks Shopping Center, the market will return to its former site and construction will be delayed until a new farmers’ market site can be determined on the mall grounds later in the year. The Thousand Oaks Certified Market is returning to its former site in the East End Parking Lot at Wilbur Road starting on Thursday, March 28, 2019 and will be operating with its new hours of 12 noon to 5 p.m.

For more information, call 805-529-6266, or visit the website at www.vccfarmersmarkets.com.

Ameci Pizza Kitchen Coming to the Westlake Village Marketplace

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Amelia S once again tipped us off of a new eatery in town (she certainly has an eye for them); this one is Ameci Pizza Kitchen coming soon to the Westlake Village Marketplace at 5776 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village.

Formerly in this space was Pieology, which closed last summer. Prior to that it was ZPizza. Music Pizza Chairs in the Conejo Valley. www.amecipizzaandpasta.com

The Original Pizza Cookery in Woodland Hills Announces It Will Be Relocating to Thousand Oaks

A signature item at The Pizza Cookery are their Garlic Rolls! MMmm!

A signature item at The Pizza Cookery are their Garlic Rolls! MMmm!

After 45 years in business in Woodland Hills, The Original Pizza Cookery announced via Facebook today that its lease has not been renewed and that it will be relocating to Thousand Oaks! Yes, you heard that right!

Their target date is June 1st. UPDATE 5/30/19: They announced a June 3rd opening date at 11am. Liquor license will not be granted until July and breakfast menu will not be available until July. But garlic rolls will certainly be available starting June 3rd!

Location: 75 W. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, at the Best Western Plus Thousand Oaks Inn, in the former Camboni Restaurant that closed last October.

This is terrible news for Woodland Hills but great news for residents of the Conejo Valley!

www.pizzacookery.com