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5120 RODEO RD · Los Angeles
95 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9392857095
Apr '23Apr '24Mar '25Jul '25
A surprise inspection on Jul 2025 scored 70, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 95 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jul 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
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F005 · 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 · 4 pts
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
70 · Jul '25 · 4 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 7 minor or admin
85 · Mar '25 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 8 minor or admin
92 · Apr '24 · 2 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 2 minor or admin
93 · Apr '23 · 1 noted
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 95, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 70 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
Jul 23, 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.