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978 N BROADWAY · Los Angeles
97 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
859797
Jun '25Jun '25
A surprise inspection on Jun 2025 scored 85, flagging special process or haccp plan not followed. The 97 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jun 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Special process or HACCP plan not followed
Specialized prep methods need an approved safety plan, and skipping it can raise contamination risk.
LA County code F057 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means some food was spoiled, damaged, or contaminated, which can make people sick.
LA County code F013 · 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
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
97 · Jun '25 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
85 · Jun '25 · 3 serious
• Special process or HACCP plan not followed
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Several serious violations at once
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 97, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 85, the worst issue being special process or haccp plan not followed. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jun 18, 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.