WABA GRILL

4432 SLAUSON AVE · Maywood

Owner-requested re-check · a low A

A surprise inspection on May 2025 scored 81, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on May 2025.

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 · 4 pts

Hands not washed or gloves misused

Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.

LA County code F005 · 2 pts

Hot water below the required temperature

The hot water at a sink was not hot enough, which makes proper handwashing and dish sanitizing harder.

LA County code F053 · 2 pt

Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt

Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt

Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt

Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt

Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt

Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt

Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt

Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt

Garbage not handled properly Minor · 1 pt

Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt

The bottom line

Currently 90, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 81, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.