A surprise inspection on Mar 2025 scored 85, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 96 above is the owner-requested re-check on Apr 2025.
What the surprise visit 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 · 2 pts
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 F005 · 2 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
Minor & admin · low risk
Dishwashing setup needs attentionMinor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurateMinor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repairMinor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled rightMinor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored rightMinor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvementMinor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or wornMinor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certifiedPaperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
85 · Mar '25 · 2 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 8 minor or admin
92 · Feb '24 · 2 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 2 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 96, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 85, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Apr 2, 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.