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Z GARDEN SM

2350 PICO BLVD · Santa Monica
92 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
968592
Sep '23Apr '25
A surprise inspection on Apr 2025 scored 85, flagging food not in safe, wholesome condition. The 92 above is the owner-requested re-check on Apr 2025.
What the surprise visit found
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 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Garbage not handled properly Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
85 · Apr '25 · 2 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
+ 9 minor or admin
96 · Sep '23 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 92, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 85, 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
Apr 18, 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.