A surprise inspection on Aug 2024 scored 81, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 96 above is the owner-requested re-check on Sep 2024.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Food held at an unsafe temperature
Food kept too warm or not cold enough lets bacteria grow, which is a real illness risk.
LA County code F007 · 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 · 2 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
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Shellfish tags or condition not in order
Shellfish records and condition must be tracked so a contaminated batch can be traced, which matters for safety.
LA County code F016 · 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
Moderate · lower risk
Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
When food sits out on a timer instead of by temperature, the timing has to be logged correctly to stay safe.
LA County code F008 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Restrooms need attentionMinor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvementMinor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repairMinor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repairMinor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repairMinor · 1 pt
Inspection history
81 · Aug '24 · 3 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
+ 5 minor or admin
90 · May '23 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 7 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 96, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 81, the worst issue being food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Sep 3, 2024
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.