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BMC PHO WEST COVINA, INC

1001 S GLENDORA AVE · West Covina
89 /100
City grade
B
Owner-requested re-check · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9590907089
Jul '23Nov '23Oct '24Dec '25
A surprise inspection on Dec 2025 scored 70, flagging food kept by the clock, not tracked right. The 89 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jan 2026.
What the surprise visit found
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
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can pass germs to your food, so this one matters.
LA County code F115 · 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 F108 · 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
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F110 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Food not labeled or described honestly Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
70 · Dec '25 · 4 serious
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 11 minor or admin
90 · Oct '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 8 minor or admin
90 · Nov '23 · 2 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 4 minor or admin
95 · Jul '23 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 89, a B, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 70, the worst issue being food kept by the clock, not tracked right. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jan 2, 2026
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.