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KAGURA

1652 CABRILLO AVE · Torrance
90 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
808190
Mar '24Apr '25
A surprise inspection on Apr 2025 scored 81, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on May 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can spread germs between foods, so this one matters for safety.
LA County code F014 · 2 pts
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 F005 · 2 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
No warning for raw or undercooked items
Menus must flag raw or undercooked dishes so at-risk diners can choose safely, mostly an advisory item.
LA County code F058 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Required signs or inspection report not posted Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
81 · Apr '25 · 2 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• No warning for raw or undercooked items
+ 12 minor or admin
80 · Mar '24 · 3 serious
• Food not cooked to a safe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 9 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 90, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 81, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
May 16, 2025
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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.