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OSTERIA LA BUCA

5210 MELROSE AVE · Los Angeles
98 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▲ Improving
93869798
Dec '23Apr '24Jan '25Sep '25
What inspectors found
No serious issues last visit
Nothing on the latest inspection that poses a real illness risk.
Minor & admin · low risk
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
98 · Sep '25 · clean
+ 2 minor or admin
97 · Jan '25 · clean
+ 2 minor or admin
86 · Apr '24 · 3 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
+ 3 minor or admin
93 · Dec '23 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 98, a clean A, and improving from 93. No serious issues last visit. Looks clean.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Sep 25, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.