Coffee Shop in Metro LA Recommended to Close After Health Violations

Coffee Commissary was cited for a vermin infestation among the violations identified during the inspection.

Written By riya yadav
Storefront image of Coffee Commissary (Source: Yelp)

[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on February 23 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]

Coffee Commissary underwent a health inspection by the Los Angeles health department on February 23. The coffee place was found in violation of several health regulations, leading to its  closure.

Coffee Commissary

Food contact surfaces were observed to be unclean and not properly sanitized
Screenshot of the report (Source: https://ehservices.publichealth.lacounty.gov/)
  • When: February 23, 2026
  • Where: 1402 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Coffee Commissary serves coffee and pastries baked on-site. According to the report, the eatery was non-compliant with the safety code:

  • Food contact surfaces were observed to be unclean and not properly sanitized.
  • Evidence of vermin was observed on the premises, the report said.
  • Food was not properly separated and protected.
  • Non-food contact surfaces were seen to be unclean.
Floors, walls, and ceilings were not properly maintained or cleaned, the report mentioned.
Screenshot of the violations (Source: https://ehservices.publichealth.lacounty.gov/)
  • Issues were observed related to premises conditions, storage of personal items, or cleaning items.
  • Floors, walls, and ceilings were not properly maintained or cleaned, the report mentioned.
  • Required permits were not available.
  • The report noted that the health permit of the establishment was suspended.

The report is available online.

Follow-up Inspection

The restaurant may reopen only after correcting the violations and securing clearance during a follow-up inspection.

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Riya Yadav is a writer with a background in journalism and literature who brings her thoughtful, story-driven approach to content creation. She has contributed to newspapers, with a focus on feature writing that captures the nuance of people and culture. Passionate about art, books, cinema, and all things creative, Riya combines cultural insight with strong research to bring clarity and depth to her writing.
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