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8771 W PICO BLVD · Los Angeles
96 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
807596
May '24May '25
A surprise inspection on May 2025 scored 75, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 96 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jun 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 11 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 · 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 F007 · 2 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
Workers need a working, supplied sink to wash up, and missing soap or access makes good hand hygiene harder.
LA County code F006 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
75 · May '25 · 3 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 6 minor or admin
80 · May '24 · 1 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 96, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 75 with a severe issue: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jun 6, 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.