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BAY CITIES IMPORTING, INC

1517 LINCOLN BLVD · Santa Monica
81 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
96857681
Dec '23Sep '24May '25Aug '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means some food was spoiled, damaged, or contaminated, which can make people sick.
LA County code F013 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can spread germs between foods, so this one matters for safety.
LA County code F014 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
When food sits out on a timer instead of by temperature, the timing has to be logged correctly to stay safe.
LA County code F008 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
It means multiple major problems were found together, which raises the overall risk to diners.
LA County code F054 · 3 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
81 · Aug '25 · 4 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Several serious violations at once
+ 4 minor or admin
76 · May '25 · 4 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
+ 4 minor or admin
85 · Sep '24 · 3 serious
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
+ 4 minor or admin
96 · Dec '23 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 81, a B, and slipping from 96. 4 serious issues last visit, the worst being food not in safe, wholesome condition. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Aug 20, 2025
An inspection is a snapshot of one day. A clean score isn't a guarantee, and a low one doesn't mean you'll get sick. Official LA County Public Health data, translated, not changed.