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PHOENIX FOOD BOUTIQUE

456 S FAIR OAKS AVE · South Pasadena
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
969090
Oct '23Oct '24Mar '26
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can pass germs to your food, so this one matters.
LA County code F115 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
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 F108 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
90 · Mar '26 · 2 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 4 minor or admin
90 · Oct '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 4 minor or admin
96 · Oct '23 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A, and slipping from 96. 2 serious issues last visit, the worst being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Mar 23, 2026
An inspection is a snapshot of one day. A clean score isn't a guarantee, and a low one doesn't mean you'll get sick. Official LA County Public Health data, translated, not changed.