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1286 THE STRAND · Hermosa Beach
80 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
969580
Jun '24May '25Oct '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F106 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means food was contaminated or in bad condition, which can actually make you sick.
LA County code F114 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
Multiple serious problems together add up to a higher overall risk to your health.
LA County code F153 · 3 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food held at an unsafe temperature
Food kept too warm or not cold enough lets bacteria grow, which is a real illness risk.
LA County code F108 · 2 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
Hot or cold water was not adequate at a sink, which makes cleaning and handwashing less effective.
LA County code F122 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.
LA County code F124 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
80 · Oct '25 · 4 serious
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Several serious violations at once
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 3 minor or admin
95 · May '25 · clean
+ 5 minor or admin
96 · Jun '24 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 80, a B, and slipping from 96. 4 serious issues last visit, the worst being hands not washed or gloves misused. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Oct 7, 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.