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MELODY LOUNGE

939 N HILL ST · Los Angeles
90 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
95977490
May '23Oct '23Mar '25
A surprise inspection on Mar 2025 scored 74, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on Mar 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
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 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means some food was spoiled, damaged, or contaminated, which can make people sick.
LA County code F013 · 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 F006 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
74 · Mar '25 · 3 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 5 minor or admin
97 · Oct '23 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
95 · May '23 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 90, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 74 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 · Low risk
Last inspected
Mar 27, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.