Herb Garden Noodle Star: Permit Suspended for Cockroaches in Critical Areas
14291 Euclid St Ste D108, Garden Grove, CA 92843
Routine Inspection Gone Wrong
Sometimes a routine inspection turns into something much worse. That's what happened at Herb Garden Noodle Star in Garden Grove on April 9, 2026.
What was supposed to be a standard checkup ended with the restaurant's health permit suspended on the spot after inspectors found a cockroach infestation in critical areas of the facility — meaning the places where your food is actually being prepared and served.
What Has to Happen Before They Reopen
The inspector laid out clear requirements:
- Eliminate all cockroach activity using approved pest control methods
- Seal all gaps and entry points throughout the facility
- Deep clean everything — all surfaces, equipment, and storage areas
- Call for reinspection only after all corrections are made
- A representative from Environmental Health must verify and reinstate the permit
They can't just clean up and open the next day. A health department official has to physically come back and confirm the cockroaches are gone.
The Bottom Line
"Cockroach infestation within critical areas" is about as bad as the official language gets. Critical areas means the kitchen, prep surfaces, cooking equipment — the places that directly touch your food. This isn't a cockroach spotted near the dumpster. This is cockroaches where your meal is being made.
Garden Grove has dozens of noodle shops. Until Herb Garden Noodle Star passes their reinspection and gets their permit reinstated, we'd strongly suggest picking a different one.
View the official inspection report (PDF)
All data sourced from the Orange County Health Care Agency. This closure is a matter of public record.