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IRON & KIN

536 W 1ST ST · Claremont
96 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
978496
Feb '24Aug '25
A surprise inspection on Aug 2025 scored 84, flagging food not in safe, wholesome condition. The 96 above is the owner-requested re-check on Aug 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means some food was spoiled, damaged, or contaminated, which can make people sick.
LA County code F013 · 4 pts
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
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
84 · Aug '25 · 3 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
+ 4 minor or admin
97 · Feb '24 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 96, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 84, the worst issue being food not in safe, wholesome condition. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · Low risk
Last inspected
Aug 27, 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.