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THE WELLSIDE CAFE

1531 WILSHIRE BLVD, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403 · RESTAURANT (0-30) SEATS HIGH RISK

Inspection summary

THE WELLSIDE CAFE has been inspected once by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division, on August 17, 2026. The most recent inspection, on August 17, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on August 17, 2026. For example: FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 2 times on August 17, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on August 17, 2026. For example: PLUMBING: FIXTURES, BACKFLOW DEVICE, DRAINAGE

About this data

These results come from Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

1 inspection

  1. ROUTINE INSPECTION

    4 infractions

    • F134: NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 1 point
    • F141: PLUMBING: FIXTURES, BACKFLOW DEVICE, DRAINAGE
      • 1 point
    • F137: EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS: STORAGE AND USE
      • 1 point
    • F128: FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
      • 1 point
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