NOVACANE RESTAURANT & BAR

5812 S SANTA FE AVE · Huntington Park

Owner-requested re-check · a low A

A surprise inspection on Feb 2026 scored 67, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 91 above is the owner-requested re-check on Mar 2026.

Live pests or an infestation

Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.

LA County code F124 · 11 pts

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

Hands not washed or gloves misused

Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.

LA County code F106 · 4 pts

Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt

Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt

Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt

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

Premises or pest-proofing needs 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

Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt

Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt

The bottom line

Currently 91, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 67 with a severe issue: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.