Osteria Mamma

5730 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Passed · Aug 24, 2026 Directions
82
Good BiteKarma score 82 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 Aug 24, 2026: passed with 9 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity, cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 24

    Routine Inspection

    9 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Permit suspended, revoked, or modified
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Permits available
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
  3. Passed Mar 3

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
  4. 2024
  5. Passed Oct 8

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations
    • Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
    • Minor Food properly stored; food storage containers identified
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
    • Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible
    • Minor Hot water available
  6. Passed Apr 3

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use

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