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1421 MONTANA AVE · Santa Monica
93 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
969893
Jun '23Feb '24Nov '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness 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 · 4 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 F107 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
93 · Nov '25 · 1 serious
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 1 minor or admin
98 · Feb '24 · clean
+ 2 minor or admin
96 · Jun '23 · 1 noted
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 2 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 93, a low A. One serious issue last visit: hot or cold water not adequate at a sink. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Market · Low risk
Last inspected
Nov 24, 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.