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SOUTH BAY RESTAURANT

14936 PRAIRIE AVE · Hawthorne
91 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
9191
Sep '24Aug '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
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
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 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
91 · Aug '25 · 2 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 3 minor or admin
91 · Sep '24 · clean
+ 8 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 91, a low A. 2 serious issues last visit, the worst being food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Aug 5, 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.