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MARMALADE CAFE

525 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 120 · Santa Monica
92 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
979092
Apr '24Jan '25Oct '25
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
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
92 · Oct '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 4 minor or admin
90 · Jan '25 · 2 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 4 minor or admin
97 · Apr '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 1 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 92, a low A, and slipping from 97. One serious issue last visit: cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Oct 17, 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.