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PALISADES GARDEN CAFE

15231 1/2 LA CRUZ DR · Pacific Palisades
83 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
93908183
Oct '23Sep '24Oct '25Feb '26
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can pass germs to your food, so this one matters.
LA County code F115 · 4 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
Hot or cold water was not adequate at a sink, which makes cleaning and handwashing less effective.
LA County code F122 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Plan review issue Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
83 · Feb '26 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
+ 10 minor or admin
81 · Oct '25 · 4 serious
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Several serious violations at once
+ 4 minor or admin
90 · Sep '24 · 2 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
+ 6 minor or admin
93 · Oct '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 83, a B, and slipping from 93. One serious issue last visit: cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Feb 9, 2026
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.