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17ROOTEA

331 E 1ST ST · Los Angeles
75 /100
City grade
C
True inspection score · a C
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9875
May '25Mar '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
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 F109 · 4 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Foods not kept separated or protected Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
75 · Mar '26 · 2 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
+ 9 minor or admin
98 · May '25 · clean
+ 2 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 75, a C, and slipping from 98. One severe issue last visit: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · Low risk
Last inspected
Mar 18, 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.