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BUENA VIDA TEA BAR & GARDEN

726 MONTANA AVE · Santa Monica
92 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9892
Nov '23Mar '26
What inspectors found
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Plan review issue Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
92 · Mar '26 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 4 minor or admin
98 · Nov '23 · clean
+ 2 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 92, a low A, and slipping from 98. One serious issue last visit: cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · Moderate risk
Last inspected
Mar 31, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.