36,258 active food-establishment programmes in the source snapshot. 96.4% of graded records show Grade A.
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 36,258 active food-establishment programmes in Los Angeles County. Of the 36,243 that have received a letter grade, 96.4% earned a Grade A, meaning they scored 90 or above on their most recent inspection. The average inspection score across all establishments is 94.6 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMC PHO WEST COVINA, INC | 1001 S GLENDORA AVE | C | 12/10/202 |
| THE GOLDFISH @STICKY RICE HIGHLAND PARK | 5043 YORK BLVD | C | 12/29/202 |
| TIN TIN | 7621 E GARVEY AVE | C | 09/21/202 |
| THE BAY CAFE | 39 W MAIN ST | C | 11/04/202 |
| R J SOUTHERN HOME COOKING | 8852 ROSECRANS AVE | C | 10/08/202 |
| NORTHERN CAFE | 128 N GARFIELD AVE # B | C | 12/16/202 |
| MR FRIES MAN | 401 E HILLCREST BLVD | C | 12/15/202 |
| ANGIE'S BAKERY AND RESTAURANT | 1115 E WASHINGTON BLVD | C | 06/27/202 |
| JADE HOUSE | 18207 GALE AVE | C | 06/27/202 |
| IL SAGGIO | 5427 E WASHINGTON BLVD | C | 08/21/202 |
| LOS CABOS MEXICAN SEAFOOD GRILL & CANTINA | 11402 OLD RIVER SCHOOL RD | C | 12/19/202 |
| BELL CHEVRON FOOD MARKET | 5001 E FLORENCE AVE | C | 11/25/202 |
| LA LOUD THAI | 630 N LA BREA AVE STE 116 | C | 07/07/202 |
| ROLLING WOK REST | 18483 E COLIMA RD | C | 09/06/202 |
| SPIRIT MART | 1104 E PALMDALE BLVD | C | 10/09/202 |
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 34,933 establishments (96.4%) have a Grade A. Restaurants scoring below 70 may face closure. LA pioneered this grading system in 1998.
The source snapshot contains 153 active food-establishment programmes 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.
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.