Mariscos El Pulpo Sports Bar & Grill was inspected by the Environmental Health Division from the Orange County Health Care Agency on August 11, 2025. Inspectors noted several minor and major violations, indicating noncompliance with health standards. Officials ordered the facility closed after discovering a serious cockroach infestation, according to the report.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on August 11 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- Mariscos El Pulpo Sports Bar & Grill was ordered closed by the OC Health Department on August 11.
- Inspectors reported significant cockroach activity at the restaurant premises, resulting in its closure.
- The facility may contact the department to reopen and resume operations pending corrective actions.
Mariscos El Pulpo Sports Bar & Grill
- Where: 1880 Monrovia Ave Unit C, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- When: August 11, 2025
A minor violation regarding an inadequate handwashing facility was noted by the inspectors on arrival. The women’s restroom lacked paper towels. Potentially hazardous foods like shredded cheese were not held at the recommended temperature of 41°F and below or 135°F or above.
The inspectors mentioned that during operational hours, the facility should maintain an adequate, protected, pressurized, potable hot water supply. Live and dead cockroaches were observed during the inspection…