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8289 SANTA MONICA BLVD · West Hollywood
92 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
95958492
Oct '23Feb '24Jul '25
A surprise inspection on Jul 2025 scored 84, flagging food not in safe, wholesome condition. The 92 above is the owner-requested re-check on Aug 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
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
Workers need a working, supplied sink to wash up, and missing soap or access makes good hand hygiene harder.
LA County code F006 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly 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
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
84 · Jul '25 · 1 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 8 minor or admin
95 · Feb '24 · clean
+ 5 minor or admin
95 · Oct '23 · clean
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 92, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 84, 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
Aug 7, 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.