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1920 SANTA MONICA BLVD · Santa Monica
89 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
90908089
Dec '23Aug '24Apr '25Nov '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Special process or HACCP plan not followed
Specialized prep needs an approved safety plan, and skipping it can create real illness risk.
LA County code F119 · 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 F108 · 4 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
Workers need a working, supplied sink to wash up, and missing soap or access makes good hand hygiene harder.
LA County code F107 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
89 · Nov '25 · 2 serious
• Special process or HACCP plan not followed
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 1 minor or admin
80 · Apr '25 · 3 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Several serious violations at once
• Special process or HACCP plan not followed
+ 7 minor or admin
90 · Aug '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 5 minor or admin
90 · Dec '23 · 2 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 89, a B. 2 serious issues last visit, the worst being special process or haccp plan not followed. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Nov 4, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.