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CHINA BUFFET

3525 PACIFIC COAST HWY STE G · Torrance
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▲ Improving
8290
Jun '24Jun '25
What inspectors 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
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Shellfish tags or condition not in order
Shellfish records and condition must be tracked so a contaminated batch can be traced, which matters for safety.
LA County code F016 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Garbage not handled properly Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
90 · Jun '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
+ 5 minor or admin
82 · Jun '24 · 2 serious
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Sewage or wastewater not draining properly
+ 11 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A, and improving from 82. One serious issue last visit: cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jun 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.