Barnacles Bar & Grill
837 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Passed 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2023.
- Last inspected Aug 25, 2026: passed with 5 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized, cited 2 times, plus 6 other repeat issues.
- 4 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2026
- Passed Aug 25
Owner Requested Reinspection
5 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
- Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
- Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Passed Jul 31
Routine Inspection
12 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
- Critical Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use
- Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
- Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
- Minor No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
- Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
- Minor Multiple major critical violations /increased risk to public health
- Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Food separated and protected
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
- 2025
- Passed Jun 13
Routine Inspection
6 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
- Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
- Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices
- 2023
- Passed Dec 23
Routine Inspection
6 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
- Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Proper eating, drinking, or tobacco use
- Minor Impoundment of unsanitary equipment or food
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