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UME TEA

11138 PALMS BLVD · Los Angeles
80 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9080
Aug '23Mar '26
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
When food sits out on a timer instead of by temperature, the timing has to be logged correctly to stay safe.
LA County code F109 · 4 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
Several serious violations at once
Multiple serious problems together add up to a higher overall risk to your health.
LA County code F153 · 3 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Worker cleanliness or hair restraint issue Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or protected Minor · 1 pt
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
80 · Mar '26 · 3 serious
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
+ 9 minor or admin
90 · Aug '23 · 2 serious
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 2 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 80, a B, and slipping from 90. 3 serious issues last visit, the worst being food kept by the clock, not tracked right. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Mar 24, 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.