Restaurant Inspection Grades in Los Angeles County

35,997 distinct facilities with an active programme in the source snapshot. 95.3% of graded records show Grade A.

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35,997
Establishments
95.3%
Grade A
94.2
Avg Score
230
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A95.3%33,479
Grade B4.0%1,406
Grade C0.7%230

Restaurant inspections in Los Angeles County are conducted by the LA County Department of Public Health. Los Angeles pioneered the restaurant letter-grading system in 1998, becoming one of the first jurisdictions in the United States to require restaurants to display their hygiene grade. The system uses a 100-point scale where A = 90-100, B = 80-89, and C = 70-79.

The source snapshot contains 35,997 distinct facilities with an active programme in Los Angeles County. Of the 35,115 that have received a letter grade, 95.3% earned a Grade A, meaning they scored 90 or above on their most recent inspection. The average inspection score across all establishments is 94.2 out of 100. Grade C restaurants scored between 70 and 79, indicating significant hygiene concerns were found.

When dining out in Los Angeles, look for the letter grade card posted at the entrance. Studies have shown that LA's grading system led to measurable improvements in food safety across the county. Restaurants that score below 70 may face closure or additional enforcement action. You can verify any restaurant's current grade and inspection history through the LA County Public Health website.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Grade C establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
LUV2EAT THAI BISTRO6660 W SUNSET BLVD STE PCApr 29, 2026
THE BAY CAFE39 W MAIN STCNov 04, 2025
KING'S DONUTS & BAGELS1330 W FRANCISQUITO AVE B2CSep 08, 2026
R J SOUTHERN HOME COOKING8852 ROSECRANS AVECOct 08, 2025
FISH LAND12530 LONG BEACH BLVDCSep 24, 2026
EL PATIO MEXICAN GRILL1018 W BEVERLY BLVDCJul 09, 2026
LAS ISLITAS DE MAYWOOD4438 SLAUSON AVECMay 07, 2025
IL SAGGIO5427 E WASHINGTON BLVDCAug 21, 2024
A & T HAMBURGERS11318 AVALON BLVDCSep 09, 2026
TUMBY'S PIZZA FAMILY INC7119 RITA AVECSep 15, 2026
LOS CABOS MEXICAN SEAFOOD GRILL & CANTINA11402 OLD RIVER SCHOOL RDCDec 19, 2024
BELL CHEVRON FOOD MARKET5001 E FLORENCE AVECNov 25, 2025
LA LOUD THAI630 N LA BREA AVE STE 116CJul 07, 2025
MARGARITA JONES MEXICAN RESTAURANT6341 PACIFIC BLVDCMar 13, 2026
US SUPERMARKET1000 E VALLEY BLVDCAug 13, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What do the letter grades mean for Los Angeles restaurants?+

Los Angeles uses a 100-point scoring system with letter grades: A (90-100 points), B (80-89 points), and C (70-79 points). Currently 33,479 establishments (95.3%) have a Grade A. Restaurants scoring below 70 may face closure. LA pioneered this grading system in 1998.

How many restaurants in Los Angeles have a Grade C?+

The source snapshot contains 230 distinct facilities with an active programme in Los Angeles County with a Grade C, meaning they scored between 70 and 79 on their most recent inspection. These restaurants have significant hygiene issues that need to be addressed.

How often are restaurants inspected in Los Angeles County?+

The LA County Department of Public Health inspects restaurants 1 to 3 times per year depending on risk level. High-risk establishments and those with previous low scores are inspected more frequently. Inspections are unannounced, and results are immediately posted at the establishment.

35,997 source identifiers represented; 857 have conflicting same-day results or missing dates. Their results are excluded from the grade/score summaries, not treated as favourable. Counts may include historical or closed businesses.
Data from official government food safety agencies