Browse
Sherman Oaks restaurants

MALAMA PONO

13355 VENTURA BLVD · Sherman Oaks
93 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
979093
Jul '23May '25Mar '26
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Shellfish tags or storage not in order
Shellfish tracking and handling rules exist to prevent illness, so this is a genuine concern.
LA County code F117 · 4 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
93 · Mar '26 · 1 serious
• Shellfish tags or storage not in order
+ 3 minor or admin
90 · May '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• No warning for raw or undercooked items
+ 4 minor or admin
97 · Jul '23 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 93, a low A. One serious issue last visit: shellfish tags or storage not in order. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Mar 11, 2026
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.