CHINA EXPRESS

5841 FIRESTONE BLVD STE #B · South Gate

Owner-requested re-check · a clean A

A surprise inspection on Oct 2024 scored 80, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 95 above is the owner-requested re-check on Oct 2024.

Food held at an unsafe temperature

Food kept too warm or not cold enough lets bacteria grow, which is a real illness risk.

LA County code F007 · 4 pts

Food not cooled down quickly enough

Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.

LA County code F009 · 4 pts

Several serious violations at once

It means multiple major problems were found together, which raises the overall risk to diners.

LA County code F054 · 3 pts

Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt

Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt

Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt

Garbage not handled properly Minor · 1 pt

Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt

Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt

Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt

Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt

Required signs or inspection report not posted Paperwork · 1 pt

The bottom line

Currently 95, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 80, the worst issue being food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.