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MAMA HONG'S VITNAMESE KITCHEN

12201 SANTA MONICA AVE · Los Angeles
90 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
928190
Oct '23Sep '25
A surprise inspection on Sep 2025 scored 81, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on Oct 2025.
What the surprise visit found
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
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
Multiple serious problems together add up to a higher overall risk to your health.
LA County code F153 · 3 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
81 · Sep '25 · 4 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
+ 4 minor or admin
92 · Oct '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 90, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 81, the worst issue being food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Oct 14, 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.