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TOKYO GARDEN

11946 S PARAMOUNT BLVD · Downey
93 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
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Apr '24Jun '25Jul '25
A surprise inspection on Jul 2025 scored 65, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 93 above is the owner-requested re-check on Aug 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
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 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Shellfish tags or condition not in order
Shellfish records and condition must be tracked so a contaminated batch can be traced, which matters for safety.
LA County code F016 · 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 F007 · 4 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
Workers need a working, supplied sink to wash up, and missing soap or access makes good hand hygiene harder.
LA County code F006 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
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
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
65 · Jul '25 · 4 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 10 minor or admin
81 · Jun '25 · 3 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
+ 6 minor or admin
82 · Apr '24 · 2 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
+ 8 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 93, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 65 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
Aug 22, 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.