Governor Newsom has allowed Orange County to resume activities, such as eating at restaurants and visiting shopping malls, as long as state health measures are followed. Orange County restaurants ARE NOW OPEN for indoor dining with limited capacity. This also ends the limited-stay at home order. Orange County remains at the most restrictive purple tier.
Under the Safer Economy Plan, restaurants on the purple tier may be open for modified outdoor seating, takeout, and delivery service only. Don't expect a swinging, free scene at the cocktail bar either, says Wil Dee, founder and CEO of Haven Craft Kitchen+Bar and Provisions Deli Shop and co-founder of Chapman Crafted Beer in Orange. Wil Dee, founder and CEO of Haven Craft Kitchen+Bar and Provisions Deli Shop and co-founder of Chapman Crafted Beer in Orange, says he will comply with all regulations set by the state to operate his bar. It's important to note that Orange County has not authorized home kitchen permitting for food retail operations at this time.
As such, anyone operating a retail home kitchen from their Orange County residence violates the California Retail Food Code. Search inspection records for Orange County food establishments that were closed in the past 60 days. Irvine restaurants participate in the popular Orange County Restaurant Week, so there's no need for a standalone event in Irvine. This treasured culinary event includes special three-course menus, many with a cocktail or an exclusive item at no additional charge, from more than 150 of some of Orange County's best restaurants.
The Environmental Health Division of the Orange County Health Care Agency is the lead agency for food retail operations and is working with local government bodies in the County and Citites on the implementation of AB 626.
