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812 E 3RD ST · Los Angeles
95 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9699948295
Aug '23Aug '23Jun '25Jun '25
A surprise inspection on Jun 2025 scored 82, flagging hot water below the required temperature. The 95 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jul 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Hot water below the required temperature
The hot water at a sink was not hot enough, which makes proper handwashing and dish sanitizing harder.
LA County code F053 · 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
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
82 · Jun '25 · 3 serious
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
+ 7 minor or admin
94 · Jun '25 · 1 serious
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 2 minor or admin
99 · Aug '23 · clean
+ 1 minor or admin
96 · Aug '23 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 95, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 82, the worst issue being hot water below the required temperature. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jul 9, 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.