A surprise inspection on Aug 2024 scored 80, flagging food not reheated to a safe temperature. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on Sep 2024.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Food not reheated to a safe temperature
Held food needs to get hot enough to kill bacteria, so this matters for safety.
LA County code F011 · 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 F007 · 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
Shellfish tags or condition not in order
Shellfish records and condition must be tracked so a contaminated batch can be traced, which matters for safety.
LA County code F016 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repairMinor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repairMinor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repairMinor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or wornMinor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attentionMinor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certifiedPaperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
80 · Aug '24 · 3 serious
• Food not reheated to a safe temperature
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
+ 6 minor or admin
95 · Jul '23 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 90, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 80, the worst issue being food not reheated to a safe temperature. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Sep 13, 2024
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.