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134 JAPANESE VILLAGE PLAZA MALL · Los Angeles
90 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
92968090
Nov '23Oct '24Mar '26
A surprise inspection on Mar 2026 scored 80, flagging hands not washed or gloves misused. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on Mar 2026.
What the surprise visit 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
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can pass germs to your food, so this one matters.
LA County code F115 · 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
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
80 · Mar '26 · 3 serious
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
+ 8 minor or admin
96 · Oct '24 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
92 · Nov '23 · clean
+ 7 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 90, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 80, the worst issue being hands not washed or gloves misused. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Mar 25, 2026
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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.