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CAVITENA BISTRO

1931 PACIFIC COAST HWY · Lomita
85 /100
City grade
B
Owner-requested re-check · a B
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
808585
Feb '25Mar '25
A surprise inspection on Feb 2025 scored 80, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 85 above is the owner-requested re-check on Mar 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 11 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 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Sleeping quarters issue Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
85 · Mar '25 · 1 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
+ 4 minor or admin
80 · Feb '25 · 2 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
+ 7 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 85, a B, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 80 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
Mar 4, 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.