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ROSTI TUSCAN KITCHEN

931 MONTANA AVE · Santa Monica
94 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
95918094
Jun '23Oct '23Sep '24
A surprise inspection on Sep 2024 scored 80, flagging food not in safe, wholesome condition. The 94 above is the owner-requested re-check on Sep 2024.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means some food was spoiled, damaged, or contaminated, which can make people sick.
LA County code F013 · 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
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
No warning for raw or undercooked items
Menus must flag raw or undercooked dishes so at-risk diners can choose safely, mostly an advisory item.
LA County code F058 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
80 · Sep '24 · 3 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• No warning for raw or undercooked items
+ 10 minor or admin
91 · Oct '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 5 minor or admin
95 · Jun '23 · 1 noted
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 94, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 80, 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
Sep 25, 2024
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.