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1668 ADAMS W · Los Angeles
95 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
739595
May '25May '25
A surprise inspection on May 2025 scored 73, flagging food kept by the clock, not tracked right. The 95 above is the owner-requested re-check on May 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
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
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
Also noted
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
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 F006 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Frozen food thawed improperly Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
95 · May '25 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 3 minor or admin
73 · May '25 · 3 serious
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 11 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 95, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 73, 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 · High risk
Last inspected
May 21, 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.