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 2025.
- Last inspected Sep 4, 2026: perfect, no violations.
- #70 in Los Angeles's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 3 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2026
- Perfect Sep 4
Owner Requested Reinspection
No violations
- Passed Aug 26
Routine Inspection
13 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Time as a public health control; procedures and records
- Minor Food separated and protected
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Minor Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
- Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
- Minor Impoundment/voluntary condemn and dispose (VC&D)/sampling
- Minor Food safety certification
- Minor Thermometers provided and accurate
- Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
- 2025
- Passed May 8
Owner Requested Reinspection
1 violation
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
- Passed Apr 29
Routine Inspection
15 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
- Critical Time as a public health control; procedures and records
- Minor Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
- Minor Hot water available
- Minor Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
- Minor Food properly stored; food storage containers identified
- Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
- Minor Permits available
- Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
- Minor Multiple major critical violations /increased risk to public health
- Minor Impoundment of unsanitary equipment or food
- Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
- Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around Azao Sushi, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.