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109 N CHEVY CHASE DR UNIT A · Glendale
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
90949190
Jul '23May '24Dec '24Mar '26
What inspectors found
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 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
90 · Mar '26 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 7 minor or admin
91 · Dec '24 · clean
+ 9 minor or admin
94 · May '24 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 4 minor or admin
90 · Jul '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A. One serious issue last visit: food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Mar 26, 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.