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POKE 2 GRILL

9523 LAKEWOOD BLVD · Downey
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
9190
Nov '24Sep '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F005 · 4 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Eating, drinking, or tobacco use in the wrong place
A worker ate, drank, or used tobacco where it could touch food, which can spread germs.
LA County code F004 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Worker cleanliness or hair restraint issue Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
90 · Sep '25 · 1 serious
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Eating, drinking, or tobacco use in the wrong place
+ 4 minor or admin
91 · Nov '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A. One serious issue last visit: hands not washed or gloves misused. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Sep 30, 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.