Local Seafood Restaurant in Orange County Ordered to Close Over Pest Concerns

The Orange County Health Care Agency oversees health and safety standards at public food establishments. A recent inspection led to the temporary closure of a Dana Point seafood restaurant due to a pest infestation.

Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on July 1. It may not represent the future health inspection status of the seafood restaurant.

Highlights

  • Harpoon Henry’s Seafood Restaurant was closed after a recent health inspection.
  • The Orange County Health Care Agency ordered the closure due to a pest infestation.
  • The restaurant must eliminate all signs of infestation before the reinspection.

Harpoon Henry’s Seafood Restaurant

  • Where: 34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
  • Date: July 1, 2025

Harpoon Henry’s, known for its waterfront dining and seafood menu, was recently cited for a pest infestation following a health inspection. Inspectors from the OC Health Care Agency found live cockroaches and rodent droppings in the facility.

A live cockroach was found under the upstairs dishwasher. Inspectors also reported fresh rodent droppings in multiple areas. Rodent droppings were found upstairs behind the fridge and under the dishwasher, as well as downstairs beneath another dishwasher and a soap bucket near the back office…

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