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9841 IMPERIAL HWY · Downey
90 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
818190
Apr '23Aug '24
A surprise inspection on Aug 2024 scored 81, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on Aug 2024.
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 · 2 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 · 2 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
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Garbage not handled properly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
No manager in charge during the visit Paperwork · 1 pt
Required signs or inspection report not posted Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
81 · Aug '24 · 2 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 13 minor or admin
81 · Apr '23 · 3 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 7 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 90, 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
Aug 27, 2024
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.