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3280 HELMS AVE · Culver City
99 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
938199
Sep '23Oct '25
A surprise inspection on Oct 2025 scored 81, flagging food not in safe, wholesome condition. The 99 above is the owner-requested re-check on Nov 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means food was contaminated or in bad condition, which can actually make you sick.
LA County code F114 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
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
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
Multiple serious problems together add up to a higher overall risk to your health.
LA County code F153 · 3 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 F108 · 2 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Shellfish tags or storage not in order
Shellfish tracking and handling rules exist to prevent illness, so this is a genuine concern.
LA County code F117 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
81 · Oct '25 · 4 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Shellfish tags or storage not in order
+ 4 minor or admin
93 · Sep '23 · 2 noted
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 99, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 81, the worst issue being food not in safe, wholesome condition. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Nov 18, 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.