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THE BIGFOOT LODGE WEST

10939 VENICE BLVD · Los Angeles
94 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
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May '23Sep '23Mar '25Jul '25
A surprise inspection on Jul 2025 scored 76, flagging sewage or wastewater not draining properly. The 94 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jul 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Severe · health hazard
Sewage or wastewater not draining properly
Backed-up sewage can contaminate the kitchen, so this is a serious safety concern.
LA County code F022 · 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
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
76 · Jul '25 · 3 serious
• Sewage or wastewater not draining properly
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
+ 5 minor or admin
81 · Mar '25 · 3 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 6 minor or admin
94 · Sep '23 · 1 noted
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 4 minor or admin
95 · May '23 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 94, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 76 with a severe issue: sewage or wastewater not draining properly. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · Low risk
Last inspected
Jul 18, 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.