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5735 E FLORENCE AVE · Bell Gardens
91 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
96978191
Apr '23Nov '24Sep '25
A surprise inspection on Sep 2025 scored 81, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 91 above is the owner-requested re-check on Oct 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 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means some food was spoiled, damaged, or contaminated, which can make people sick.
LA County code F013 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
It means multiple major problems were found together, which raises the overall risk to diners.
LA County code F054 · 3 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
81 · Sep '25 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Several serious violations at once
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 6 minor or admin
97 · Nov '24 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
96 · Apr '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 2 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 91, 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
Oct 20, 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.