Riverside County Restaurants and Food Trucks Temporarily Shut Down Due to Health Violations

Leaky water pipes, rodent infestations, and insufficient hot water among issues cited by health inspectors

Feb. 3, 2026 at 6:39pm

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Multiple restaurants and food trucks across Riverside County, California were temporarily shut down by health inspectors since December 2025 due to immediate health concerns, including failed hot water tanks, improper refrigeration temperatures, and rodent and cockroach infestations. The closures affected establishments in cities like Banning, Corona, Indio, Jurupa Valley, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Palm Springs, Riverside, San Jacinto, San Marcos, and Temecula.

Why it matters

Restaurant and food truck closures due to health code violations raise concerns about food safety and sanitation practices in Riverside County. These incidents highlight the importance of regular health inspections to identify and address potential health hazards that could put customers at risk. The closures also reflect the challenges some small businesses face in maintaining proper facilities and pest control measures.

The details

Between December 9, 2025 and January 21, 2026, health inspectors across Riverside County cited 12 restaurants and 6 food trucks for various health code violations that led to temporary closures. Issues included failed hot water tanks, improper refrigeration temperatures, rodent and cockroach infestations, and other sanitation problems. Owners were given the opportunity to address the problems before inspectors left, but some issues took longer to resolve, resulting in downgrades to 'B' or 'C' grades or extended closures.

  • Between December 9, 2025 and January 21, 2026, health inspectors across Riverside County cited 12 restaurants and 6 food trucks for health code violations.
  • On December 15, the Donut Factory in Banning was temporarily closed due to a cockroach infestation, but was allowed to reopen on December 22 after the issue was addressed.
  • On December 19, the Subway #7556 in Corona was temporarily closed due to a rodent infestation, but was allowed to reopen the next day after pest control measures were implemented.

The players

Riverside County Department of Environmental Health

The government agency responsible for conducting health inspections and enforcing food safety regulations in Riverside County.

Donut Factory

A restaurant in Banning that was temporarily closed due to a cockroach infestation.

Subway #7556

A restaurant in Corona that was temporarily closed due to a rodent infestation.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The temporary closures of restaurants and food trucks in Riverside County due to health code violations highlight the importance of regular inspections and proper sanitation practices to ensure food safety for customers. These incidents also underscore the challenges some small businesses face in maintaining the necessary facilities and pest control measures to meet health standards.