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CHEZ JAY

1657 OCEAN AVE · Santa Monica
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
959690
Jun '23Apr '24Mar '26
What inspectors found
No serious issues last visit
Nothing on the latest inspection that poses a real illness risk.
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
No warning for raw or undercooked items
A missing menu notice, mostly a paperwork issue, though useful if you're high-risk.
LA County code F120 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.
LA County code F124 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or protected Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
90 · Mar '26 · 2 noted
• No warning for raw or undercooked items
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 6 minor or admin
96 · Apr '24 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
95 · Jun '23 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A, and slipping from 95. No serious issues last visit. Generally fine.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Mar 25, 2026
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.