The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Passed re-check · Jun 8, 2026 Directions

Good

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 Jun 8, 2026: passed with 6 violations.
Keeps coming up: Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use, cited 2 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

2026
Passed Jun 8

Owner Requested Reinspection
6 violations
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
- Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
- Minor Thermometers provided and accurate
- Minor No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Passed May 14

Routine Inspection
7 violations, 1 critical
- Critical No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
- Minor Food safety certification
- Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
- Minor Permit suspended, revoked, or modified
- Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
2024
Passed Feb 27

Routine Inspection
4 violations
- Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible
- Minor Personal cleanliness and hair restraints
- Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use