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5406 WHITSETT AVE · Valley Village
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
96979790
Jan '24May '24Dec '24Jun '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness 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 · 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
Minor & admin · low risk
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
90 · Jun '25 · 2 serious
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 3 minor or admin
97 · Dec '24 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
97 · May '24 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
96 · Jan '24 · 1 noted
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 2 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A, and slipping from 96. 2 serious issues last visit, the worst being food kept by the clock, not tracked right. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Market · High risk
Last inspected
Jun 23, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.