A surprise inspection on Sep 2025 scored 81, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 96 above is the owner-requested re-check on Sep 2025.
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
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
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Ventilation or lighting needs improvementMinor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled rightMinor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attentionMinor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repairMinor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repairMinor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperlyMinor · 1 pt
Inspection history
81 · Sep '25 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
+ 6 minor or admin
92 · Sep '24 · 1 serious
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
+ 2 minor or admin
92 · Jun '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 96, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 81, 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
Sep 23, 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.