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DEMITASSE CAFE

1149 3RD ST · Santa Monica
82 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9382
Jun '24Feb '26
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
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means food was contaminated or in bad condition, which can actually make you sick.
LA County code F114 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
Multiple serious problems together add up to a higher overall risk to your health.
LA County code F153 · 3 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Eating, drinking, or tobacco use in the wrong place
A worker ate, drank, or used tobacco where it could touch food, which can spread germs.
LA County code F105 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Food not labeled or described honestly Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or protected Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
82 · Feb '26 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Several serious violations at once
• Eating, drinking, or tobacco use in the wrong place
+ 5 minor or admin
93 · Jun '24 · clean
+ 7 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 82, a B, and slipping from 93. 3 serious issues last visit, the worst being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · Low risk
Last inspected
Feb 10, 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.