Restaurant Inspection Grades in Los Angeles County

36,258 active food-establishment programmes in the source snapshot. 96.4% of graded records show Grade A.

36,258
Establishments
96.4%
Grade A
94.6
Avg Score
153
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A96.4%34,933
Grade B3.2%1,157
Grade C0.4%153

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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Grade C establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
BMC PHO WEST COVINA, INC1001 S GLENDORA AVEC 12/10/202
THE GOLDFISH @STICKY RICE HIGHLAND PARK5043 YORK BLVDC 12/29/202
TIN TIN7621 E GARVEY AVEC 09/21/202
THE BAY CAFE39 W MAIN STC 11/04/202
R J SOUTHERN HOME COOKING8852 ROSECRANS AVEC 10/08/202
NORTHERN CAFE128 N GARFIELD AVE # BC 12/16/202
MR FRIES MAN401 E HILLCREST BLVDC 12/15/202
ANGIE'S BAKERY AND RESTAURANT1115 E WASHINGTON BLVDC 06/27/202
JADE HOUSE18207 GALE AVEC 06/27/202
IL SAGGIO5427 E WASHINGTON BLVDC 08/21/202
LOS CABOS MEXICAN SEAFOOD GRILL & CANTINA11402 OLD RIVER SCHOOL RDC 12/19/202
BELL CHEVRON FOOD MARKET5001 E FLORENCE AVEC 11/25/202
LA LOUD THAI630 N LA BREA AVE STE 116C 07/07/202
ROLLING WOK REST18483 E COLIMA RDC 09/06/202
SPIRIT MART1104 E PALMDALE BLVDC 10/09/202

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 34,933 establishments (96.4%) 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 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.

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies