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1511 S PACIFIC COAST HWY · Redondo Beach
70 /100
City grade
C
True inspection score · a C
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
768170
Dec '23Sep '24Mar '26
What inspectors found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.
LA County code F124 · 11 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
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
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 F108 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Required signs or inspection report not posted Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
70 · Mar '26 · 4 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 8 minor or admin
81 · Sep '24 · 2 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Sewage or wastewater not draining properly
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 8 minor or admin
76 · Dec '23 · 2 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
+ 8 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 70, a C, and slipping from 76. One severe issue last visit: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Mar 2, 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.