Scores higher than 51% of Lomita restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits
A surprise inspection on Feb 2025 scored 65, flagging food not in safe, wholesome condition. The 94 above is the owner-requested re-check on Mar 2025.
The current grade A comes from a re-inspection on Mar 2025 that scored 94. We don't have that visit's itemized breakdown yet. What the earlier surprise visit found is below.
What the surprise visit found · Feb 2025 · scored 65
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 · 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 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
It means multiple major problems were found together, which raises the overall risk to diners.
LA County code F054 · 3 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F005 · 2 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F009 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Premises or pest-proofing needs attentionMinor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or wornMinor · 1 pt
Food not stored properlyMinor · 1 pt
Frozen food thawed improperlyMinor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repairMinor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored rightMinor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled rightMinor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repairMinor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repairMinor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperlyMinor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurateMinor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledgePaperwork · 2 pt
Food safety manager not certifiedPaperwork · 2 pt
No manager in charge during the visitPaperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
65 · Feb '25 · 5 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 14 minor or admin
90 · Jun '24 · 2 noted
• No warning for raw or undercooked items
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 94, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 65, the worst issue being food not in safe, wholesome condition. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Cleaner options nearby
Restaurants within about half a mile that scored 95 or higher with nothing serious on the last visit.
We'll email you if a future inspection knocks it down a grade. Nothing else.
You're on the list. We'll email you if it drops a grade.
Added. Watch for the weekly email.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Mar 11, 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. We translate the official LA County Public Health record; we don't change it. We update from the county's records as new inspections and grade changes post, usually within about a week of a visit. This is the latest the county has on file for this place.