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BBQ CHOICE INC DBA ARA'S SHAWARMA

5553 W SUNSET BLVD · Los Angeles
85 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
96969685
Aug '24Dec '24Jan '26Feb '26
What inspectors found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.
LA County code F124 · 11 pts
Also noted
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 F107 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
85 · Feb '26 · 1 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 2 minor or admin
96 · Jan '26 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 2 minor or admin
96 · Dec '24 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 2 minor or admin
96 · Aug '24 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 85, a B, and slipping from 96. One severe issue last visit: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Feb 17, 2026
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.