RAGIN CAJUN CAFE REDONDO BEACH

525 S PACIFIC COAST HWY · Redondo Beach

Owner-requested re-check · a low A

A surprise inspection on Jul 2024 scored 82, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 92 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jul 2024.

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 · 2 pts

Shellfish tags or condition not in order

Shellfish records and condition must be tracked so a contaminated batch can be traced, which matters for safety.

LA County code F016 · 2 pt

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

Garbage not handled properly Minor · 1 pt

Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt

Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt

Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt

Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt

Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt

Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt

Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt

Frozen food thawed improperly Minor · 1 pt

Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt

Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt

The bottom line

Currently 92, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 82, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.