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TAMPOPO RESTAURANT

15462 S WESTERN AVE # 102 · Gardena
93 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9590808493
Apr '24Dec '24Dec '24Jan '25
A surprise inspection on Jan 2025 scored 84, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 93 above is the owner-requested re-check on Feb 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 11 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Worker cleanliness or hair restraint issue Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
84 · Jan '25 · 1 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
+ 5 minor or admin
80 · Dec '24 · 3 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Sewage or wastewater not draining properly
+ 3 minor or admin
90 · Dec '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
• No warning for raw or undercooked items
+ 4 minor or admin
95 · Apr '24 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 93, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 84 with a severe issue: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Feb 12, 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.