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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 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Apr 14, 2026: passed with 4 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use, cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
- #1 in Hermosa Beach's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 4 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 3 visits
- 2026
- Passed Apr 14
Owner Requested Reinspection
4 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
- Minor Signs posted; last inspection report available
- Passed Apr 1
Routine Inspection
15 violations, 3 critical
- Critical Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Critical Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use
- Minor Food separated and protected
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
- Minor Impoundment/voluntary condemn and dispose (VC&D)/sampling
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
- Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
- Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
- Minor Multiple major critical violations /increased risk to public health
- Minor Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge
- Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
- 2024
- Passed Aug 5
Routine Inspection
7 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
- Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
- Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices
- Minor Impoundment of unsanitary equipment or food
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around Martha’s, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.