A surprise inspection on Aug 2024 scored 78, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on Sep 2024.
What the surprise visit 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 F007 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
When food sits out on a timer instead of by temperature, the timing has to be logged correctly to stay safe.
LA County code F008 · 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
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Shellfish tags or condition not in order
Shellfish records and condition must be tracked so a contaminated batch can be traced, which matters for safety.
LA County code F016 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Ventilation or lighting needs improvementMinor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or wornMinor · 1 pt
Frozen food thawed improperlyMinor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperlyMinor · 1 pt
Garbage not handled properlyMinor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repairMinor · 1 pt
Permit not available to showPaperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
78 · Aug '24 · 3 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Several serious violations at once
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 7 minor or admin
94 · Apr '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 2 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 90, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 78, the worst issue being food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Sep 4, 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.