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Mels Drive-In

Name: Mels Drive-In
Address: 1670 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90404

1670 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

91/100 · Public health inspection

Recorded Feb 13, 2026. Historical result; conditions may have changed.

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County findings from July 2023 through June 2026. These describe conditions on each inspection date.

AFeb 13, 202691/100 · Routine Inspection

Proper Cooling Methods (4 points recorded)
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean (1 points recorded)
Equipment/Utensils Approved: Installed; Good Repair; Capacity (1 points recorded)
Adequate Ventilation And Lighting; Designated Areas, Use (1 points recorded)
Plumbing: Fixtures, Backflow Device, Drainage (1 points recorded)
Premises; Personal/Cleaning Items; Vermin-Proofing (1 points recorded)

AMay 9, 202493/100 · Routine Inspection

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied & Accessible (2 points recorded)
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Clean And In Good Repair (1 points recorded)
Premises; Personal/Cleaning Items; Vermin-Proofing (1 points recorded)
Approved Thawing Methods Used, Frozen Food Maintained Frozen (1 points recorded)
Proper Cooling Methods (2 points recorded)

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LA County inspection records through June 30, 2026. Listing information does not verify kitchen practices. How we label evidence