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1602 OCEAN AVE · Santa Monica
95 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
9595
Jun '23Apr '24
Last inspected Apr 2024. The score may be out of date, and the place may have closed.
What inspectors found
No serious issues last visit
Nothing on the latest inspection that poses a real illness risk.
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
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
95 · Apr '24 · 1 noted
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 2 minor or admin
95 · Jun '23 · 2 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
+ 1 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 95, a clean A. No serious issues last visit. Looks clean.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Apr 18, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.