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17901 S VERMONT AVE # D · Gardena
71 /100
City grade
C
True inspection score · a C
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
8871
Apr '24Oct '25
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 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 F108 · 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
Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
Hot or cold water was not adequate at a sink, which makes cleaning and handwashing less effective.
LA County code F122 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Worker cleanliness or hair restraint issue Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Required signs or inspection report not posted Paperwork · 1 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
71 · Oct '25 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
+ 15 minor or admin
88 · Apr '24 · 2 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 71, a C, and slipping from 88. 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 · Moderate risk
Last inspected
Oct 30, 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.