Browse
Venice restaurants

THE PENMAR

1233 ROSE AVE · Venice
80 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
919380
Apr '23Mar '24Mar '26
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means food was contaminated or in bad condition, which can actually make you sick.
LA County code F114 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can pass germs to your food, so this one matters.
LA County code F115 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
Multiple serious problems together add up to a higher overall risk to your health.
LA County code F153 · 3 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
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.
LA County code F124 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Plan review issue Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
80 · Mar '26 · 3 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 5 minor or admin
93 · Mar '24 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 5 minor or admin
91 · Apr '23 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 80, a B, and slipping from 91. 3 serious issues last visit, the worst being food not in safe, wholesome condition. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Mar 20, 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.