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606 BROADWAY ST UNIT 100 · Santa Monica
91 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
90908091
Apr '23Dec '23Feb '26
A surprise inspection on Feb 2026 scored 80, flagging food not in safe, wholesome condition. The 91 above is the owner-requested re-check on Feb 2026.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means food was contaminated or in bad condition, which can actually make you sick.
LA County code F114 · 4 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 F108 · 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
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
80 · Feb '26 · 4 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
+ 5 minor or admin
90 · Dec '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 2 minor or admin
90 · Apr '23 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 91, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 80, the worst issue being food not in safe, wholesome condition. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Feb 11, 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.