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3110 SANTA MONICA BLVD · Santa Monica
80 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9780
Jun '23Feb '25
What inspectors found
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 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
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
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 F006 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Hot water below the required temperature
The hot water at a sink was not hot enough, which makes proper handwashing and dish sanitizing harder.
LA County code F053 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
80 · Feb '25 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Several serious violations at once
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 5 minor or admin
97 · Jun '23 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 1 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 80, a B, and slipping from 97. 3 serious issues last visit, the worst being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Feb 6, 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.