Browse
Redondo Beach restaurants

KAFFEINE CALIFORNIA

1702 S CATALINA AVE · Redondo Beach
94 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
859494
Aug '25Aug '25
A surprise inspection on Aug 2025 scored 85, flagging food kept by the clock, not tracked right. The 94 above is the owner-requested re-check on Aug 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness 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 · 4 pts
Also noted
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
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Self-serve area needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
94 · Aug '25 · 1 noted
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 3 minor or admin
85 · Aug '25 · 1 serious
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 94, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 85, the worst issue being food kept by the clock, not tracked right. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · Moderate risk
Last inspected
Aug 27, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.