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Sam Woo Bbq

80 /100
County grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Scores higher than 1% of San Gabriel restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
789580Sep '23Feb '25Jan '26
Repeat issue. Food-temperature problems flagged in 2 of the last 3 inspections. See the history.
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F106 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Shellfish tags or storage not in order
Shellfish tracking and handling rules exist to prevent illness, so this is a genuine concern.
LA County code F117 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
When food sits out on a timer instead of by temperature, the timing has to be logged correctly to stay safe.
LA County code F109 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
Multiple serious problems together add up to a higher overall risk to your health.
LA County code F153 · 3 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Produce not washed as required Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
80 · Jan '26 · 4 serious
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Shellfish tags or storage not in order
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Several serious violations at once
+ 5 minor or admin
95 · Feb '25 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 3 minor or admin
78 · Sep '23 · 4 serious
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
• Eating, drinking, or tobacco use in the wrong place
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Food-temperature problems flagged in 2 of the last 3 inspections. Scored 80, a B. 4 serious issues last visit, the worst being hands not washed or gloves misused.
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jan 6, 2026
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