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SATO SUSHI

2801 W AVENUE L · Lancaster
80 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9280
Feb '24Oct '25
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
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 F108 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
Multiple serious problems together add up to a higher overall risk to your health.
LA County code F153 · 3 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Foods not kept separated or protected Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
80 · Oct '25 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
+ 7 minor or admin
92 · Feb '24 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 80, a B, and slipping from 92. 3 serious issues last visit, the worst being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Oct 29, 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.