Knott's Berry Farm: Rodent Droppings Found at the Theme Park
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
The Scariest Ride at Knott's Isn't a Roller Coaster
Knott's Berry Farm — the beloved Buena Park theme park where you go for boysenberry pie and roller coasters — has a new attraction nobody asked for: rodent droppings in the food facility.
The April 8, 2026 inspection documented a rodent infestation at the park's food facility. Rodent droppings found during the routine inspection had been removed by the time of the reinspection, but the inspector scheduled a follow-up to verify continued elimination of rodent activity and that all gaps and entry points had been sealed.
What the Inspector Found
Previous inspections also documented:
- Gaps in the wood back wall opening to the outside near the water heater, 3-compartment sink, and electrical outlets
- Accumulation of grime on ventilation hood filters
- Accumulation of dirt and mud below the 3-compartment sink where the back wall opens to outside
- Expanded foam surrounding syrup lines inside equipment — not a smooth, cleanable surface
Context
Theme parks are especially challenging for pest control. You've got outdoor dining areas, food waste from thousands of daily visitors, and sprawling facilities with countless entry points. A rodent sighting at a theme park isn't unusual — but documented droppings and a formal infestation finding is a step beyond that.
Knott's serves millions of visitors per year. The gaps in the back wall that open to the outside are particularly concerning because they create permanent highways for pests to enter food preparation areas.
The Bottom Line
We're not saying skip Knott's Berry Farm — it's a theme park, not a Michelin-starred restaurant. But if you're eating at the park, maybe stick to the pre-packaged items for now. The reinspection is pending to verify the rodent situation is resolved and the entry points are sealed.
We'll update when the follow-up results come in.
All data sourced from the Orange County Health Care Agency. Inspection results are matters of public record.