A surprise inspection on Sep 2024 scored 78, flagging food not in safe, wholesome condition. The 97 above is the owner-requested re-check on Sep 2024.
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
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
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
It means multiple major problems were found together, which raises the overall risk to diners.
LA County code F054 · 3 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
No warning for raw or undercooked items
Menus must flag raw or undercooked dishes so at-risk diners can choose safely, mostly an advisory item.
LA County code F058 · 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
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repairMinor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or coveredMinor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or wornMinor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repairMinor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvementMinor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledgePaperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
78 · Sep '24 · 3 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
• No warning for raw or undercooked items
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 6 minor or admin
92 · Mar '24 · 2 noted
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 97, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 78, 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
Sep 25, 2024
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.