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11363 SANTA MONICA BLVD · Los Angeles
97 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▲ Improving
91918397
Aug '23Oct '24Jan '26Feb '26
What inspectors found
No serious issues last visit
Nothing on the latest inspection that poses a real illness risk.
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
97 · Feb '26 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
83 · Jan '26 · 3 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
+ 4 minor or admin
91 · Oct '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 5 minor or admin
91 · Aug '23 · 1 noted
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 7 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 97, a clean A, and improving from 91. No serious issues last visit. Looks clean.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Feb 6, 2026
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.