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HINOKI & THE BIRD

10 W CENTURY DR · Los Angeles
96 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
877296
Jul '23Nov '25
A surprise inspection on Nov 2025 scored 72, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 96 above is the owner-requested re-check on Nov 2025.
What the surprise visit 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
Shellfish tags or storage not in order
Shellfish tracking and handling rules exist to prevent illness, so this is a genuine concern.
LA County code F117 · 4 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
Hot or cold water was not adequate at a sink, which makes cleaning and handwashing less effective.
LA County code F122 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
72 · Nov '25 · 3 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Shellfish tags or storage not in order
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
+ 7 minor or admin
87 · Jul '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 96, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 72 with a severe issue: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Nov 25, 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.