A surprise inspection on Sep 2024 scored 78, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on Oct 2024.
What the surprise visit found
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
Sewage or wastewater not draining properly
Backed-up sewage can contaminate the kitchen, so this is a serious safety concern.
LA County code F022 · 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
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
Moderate · lower risk
Hot water below the required temperature
The hot water at a sink was not hot enough, which makes proper handwashing and dish sanitizing harder.
LA County code F053 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Plumbing needs repairMinor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvementMinor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled rightMinor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attentionMinor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or wornMinor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repairMinor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repairMinor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certifiedPaperwork · 2 pt
No manager in charge during the visitPaperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
78 · Sep '24 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Sewage or wastewater not draining properly
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 9 minor or admin
90 · Mar '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 6 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 cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Oct 10, 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.