Cleanplate

Terms & disclaimer

Last updated June 2026.

What Cleanplate is

Cleanplate republishes public restaurant inspection records from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and translates them into plain English. We show the numeric inspection score behind the letter grade, the violations the inspector recorded, and how a place has scored over time. We translate the official record; we do not change it.

Not professional or safety advice

Cleanplate is for general information only. It is not medical, health, or professional advice, and it is not a guarantee of any restaurant's safety or condition. An inspection is a snapshot of a single day. A high score is not a promise that a place is safe, and a low score does not mean you will get sick. Use your own judgment.

Opinion, not new fact

Plain-English summaries, severity labels, and "bottom line" notes are our interpretation of the official record's own categories and point values. They are opinions based on disclosed public facts, not new factual claims about any business.

Accuracy and corrections

We work from a county data feed that the county publishes on a lag, so the newest inspections may not appear here right away. Records can contain errors or fall out of date. If you believe something is wrong, or a place has been re-inspected, tell us at cleanplate.app/corrections and we will review and correct it promptly.

No warranty

Cleanplate is provided "as is," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cleanplate and its operators are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site or your reliance on its information.

Not affiliated with the county

Cleanplate is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health or any government agency. Inspection data is sourced from LA County public records.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, and any dispute will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.