Maya and Harrison walk through restaurant build-out cost in Los Angeles for 2026: per square foot ranges, the main cost categories, LA County kitchen rules, grease interceptors, health plan check fees and a realistic timeline, based on a 2026 Los Angeles tenant improvement guide and LA County Environmental Health and Public Works guidelines (checked November 2026).

• A full restaurant build-out in Los Angeles often runs $200 to $400 per square foot, per a May 2026 local guide.
• LA County Environmental Health must approve your plans before construction starts on a new or remodeled restaurant.
• The county plan check fee for a 2,000 to 3,999 square foot restaurant is $1,865 for fiscal year 2026-2027.
• County plan review turnaround is within 20 working days after the fee is paid.
• Where LA County Public Works requires a grease interceptor, the minimum size is 750 gallons.

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