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BUFFALO NICKEL RESTAURANT

57 PEBBLY BEACH RD · Avalon
91 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
91829091
Aug '24Oct '24Mar '25Oct '25
What inspectors found
No serious issues last visit
Nothing on the latest inspection that poses a real illness risk.
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
Workers need a working, supplied sink to wash up, and missing soap or access makes good hand hygiene harder.
LA County code F107 · 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
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or protected Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
91 · Oct '25 · 2 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 5 minor or admin
90 · Mar '25 · 2 serious
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 2 minor or admin
82 · Oct '24 · 2 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 7 minor or admin
91 · Aug '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 91, a low A. No serious issues last visit. Generally fine.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Oct 11, 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.