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RAE'S RESTAURANT

2901 PICO BLVD · Santa Monica
98 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
93987998
Dec '23Mar '25Jun '25
A surprise inspection on Jun 2025 scored 79, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 98 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jul 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 11 pts
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
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
79 · Jun '25 · 3 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 2 minor or admin
98 · Mar '25 · clean
+ 2 minor or admin
93 · Dec '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 1 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 98, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 79 with a severe issue: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jul 3, 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.