BIRD'S NEST

2403 S VERMONT AVE · Los Angeles

Owner-requested re-check · a B

A surprise inspection on Jun 2025 scored 77, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 86 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jul 2025.

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

Food held at an unsafe temperature

Food kept too warm or not cold enough lets bacteria grow, which is a real illness risk.

LA County code F007 · 4 pts

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

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

Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt

Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt

Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt

Non-food surfaces dirty or worn 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

Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt

No manager in charge during the visit Paperwork · 1 pt

The bottom line

Currently 86, a B, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 77, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.