A surprise inspection on Aug 2024 scored 85, flagging food not reheated to a safe temperature. The 97 above is the owner-requested re-check on Aug 2024.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Food not reheated to a safe temperature
Held food needs to get hot enough to kill bacteria, so this matters for safety.
LA County code F011 · 4 pts
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 · 2 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Hot water below the required temperature
The hot water at a sink was not hot enough, which makes proper handwashing and dish sanitizing harder.
LA County code F053 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
When food sits out on a timer instead of by temperature, the timing has to be logged correctly to stay safe.
LA County code F008 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Ventilation or lighting needs improvementMinor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attentionMinor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or wornMinor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repairMinor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repairMinor · 1 pt
Inspection history
97 · Aug '24 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
85 · Aug '24 · 2 serious
• Food not reheated to a safe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 97, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 85, the worst issue being food not reheated to a safe temperature. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Aug 22, 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.