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SAMOS OAXACA

1865 LINCOLN BLVD 5 · Santa Monica
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
909090
Jun '23Mar '24May '25
What inspectors found
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 · 2 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 F007 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
90 · May '25 · 2 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 6 minor or admin
90 · Mar '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 5 minor or admin
90 · Jun '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A. 2 serious issues last visit, the worst being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
May 1, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.