Roaches, rodents, bulging cans: Restaurant inspections in the Inland Empire, June 2-9
Restaurant inspections during coronavirus Health departments in Riverside and San Bernardino counties have now resumed routine food facility inspections, which had been halted at the beginning of stay-home orders. Inspectors are now checking as part of their routine whether food facilities are following guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and will provide education to operators who aren’t. They are also responding to complaints from the public. Closures Between July 2 and 9, Riverside and San Bernardino counties each had one health-hazard-related closure. If no reopening date is mentioned, the facility had not been listed as reopened as of this publication. Little Caesars, 13313 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs Closure date: July 9 Grade: 84/B, failing Reason for closure: Cockroach infestation. The inspector visited in response to a complaint and found multiple live and dead roaches throughout the food-preparation area, at a sink and in a cooler. The report also noted issues like holes in a wall, a door propped open and multiple areas that needed cleaning. Circle K convenience store, 1292 W. Mill St. Suite 101, San Bernardino Closure date: July 2 Grade: Not…