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LITTLE CHINA RESTAURANT

18026 S WESTERN AVE · Gardena
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
959290
May '24Apr '25Aug '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F009 · 4 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 F006 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
90 · Aug '25 · 1 serious
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 4 minor or admin
92 · Apr '25 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 6 minor or admin
95 · May '24 · clean
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A, and slipping from 95. One serious issue last visit: food not cooled down quickly enough. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Aug 12, 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.