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YOSHINOYA #1207

1461 S LA CIENEGA BLVD · Los Angeles
97 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
85918097
Apr '24Apr '25Sep '25
A surprise inspection on Sep 2025 scored 80, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 97 above is the owner-requested re-check on Sep 2025.
What the surprise visit found
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
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
Several serious violations at once
It means multiple major problems were found together, which raises the overall risk to diners.
LA County code F054 · 3 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Frozen food thawed improperly Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
80 · Sep '25 · 3 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 6 minor or admin
91 · Apr '25 · 1 noted
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
+ 7 minor or admin
85 · Apr '24 · 2 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 97, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 80, the worst issue being food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · Moderate risk
Last inspected
Sep 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.