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2828 SANTA MONICA BLVD · Santa Monica
98 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
869898
Jan '26Jan '26
A surprise inspection on Jan 2026 scored 86, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 98 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jan 2026.
What the surprise visit 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 F108 · 4 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
Hot or cold water was not adequate at a sink, which makes cleaning and handwashing less effective.
LA County code F122 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
No warning for raw or undercooked items
A missing menu notice, mostly a paperwork issue, though useful if you're high-risk.
LA County code F120 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
98 · Jan '26 · clean
+ 2 minor or admin
86 · Jan '26 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
• No warning for raw or undercooked items
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 98, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 86, the worst issue being food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jan 28, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.