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KIMCHI PLUS

1144 S WESTERN AVE #102 · Los Angeles
81 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
92939081
Jun '23Jan '24Feb '25Dec '25
What inspectors found
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 · 2 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 F107 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Food not labeled or described honestly Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or protected Minor · 1 pt
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Frozen food thawed improperly Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
81 · Dec '25 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 13 minor or admin
90 · Feb '25 · 2 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Eating, drinking, or tobacco use in the wrong place
+ 5 minor or admin
93 · Jan '24 · clean
+ 7 minor or admin
92 · Jun '23 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 81, a B, and slipping from 92. One serious issue last visit: food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Dec 10, 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.