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NISHI POKE & RAMEN BAR

4263 S OVERLAND AVE · Culver City
94 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
769494
Jul '24Jul '24
A surprise inspection on Jul 2024 scored 76, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 94 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jul 2024.
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
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
When food sits out on a timer instead of by temperature, the timing has to be logged correctly to stay safe.
LA County code F008 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
94 · Jul '24 · 1 noted
• No warning for raw or undercooked items
+ 4 minor or admin
76 · Jul '24 · 1 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 8 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 94, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 76 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 22, 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.