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TOM'S #5

9004 VENICE BLVD · Culver City
86 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
9086
May '24Nov '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
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F106 · 2 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F110 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Wiping cloths not used or stored right 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
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
86 · Nov '25 · 2 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 5 minor or admin
90 · May '24 · 1 serious
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 86, a B. 2 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
Nov 4, 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.