A surprise inspection on Mar 2025 scored 71, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 81 above is the owner-requested re-check on Apr 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
Serious · real illness 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 · 4 pts
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
Plumbing needs repairMinor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled rightMinor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or wornMinor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperlyMinor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repairMinor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repairMinor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certifiedPaperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
71 · Mar '25 · 4 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 7 minor or admin
80 · Apr '24 · 4 serious
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 7 minor or admin
91 · Jan '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 81, a B, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 71 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
Apr 9, 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.