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WOODWARD CAFE, CALIF-DINE

25200 RYE CANYON RD · Santa Clarita
90 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
90908090
May '24Dec '24Aug '25
A surprise inspection on Aug 2025 scored 80, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on Sep 2025.
What the surprise visit found
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
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Food not labeled or described honestly Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
80 · Aug '25 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
+ 9 minor or admin
90 · Dec '24 · 2 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 4 minor or admin
90 · May '24 · 2 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 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 cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Sep 3, 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.