Mahale Cafe

5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Passed re-check · Feb 26, 2026 Directions
90
Excellent BiteKarma score 90 out of 100
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 2024.
  • Last inspected Feb 26, 2026: passed with 4 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: No insects, rodents, birds or animals present, cited 2 times.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Feb 26

    Owner Requested Reinspection

    4 violations
    • Minor No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
  3. Passed Feb 11

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Permit suspended, revoked, or modified
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Feb 3

    Routine Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Apr 2

    Routine Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use

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