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11330 SANTA MONICA BLVD # #B · Los Angeles
93 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
90917693
Jun '23Apr '24Aug '25
A surprise inspection on Aug 2025 scored 76, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 93 above is the owner-requested re-check on Aug 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 11 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F009 · 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
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
76 · Aug '25 · 1 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 6 minor or admin
91 · Apr '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 7 minor or admin
90 · Jun '23 · 1 noted
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 7 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 93, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 76 with a severe issue: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Aug 28, 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.