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Baccali Cafe

245 W VALLEY BLVD · Alhambra
70 /100
County grade
C
True inspection score · a C
Scores higher than 1% of Alhambra restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
908770Aug '23Aug '24Feb '25
Repeat issue. Food-temperature problems flagged in 3 of the last 3 inspections. See the history.
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 F007 · 4 pts
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
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
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F005 · 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 F006 · 2 pt
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
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Frozen food thawed improperly Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
70 · Feb '25 · 4 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 13 minor or admin
87 · Aug '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 5 minor or admin
90 · Aug '23 · 2 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Food-temperature problems flagged in 3 of the last 3 inspections. Scored 70, a C, and slipping from 90. 4 serious issues last visit, the worst being food held at an unsafe temperature.
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Feb 25, 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. We translate the official LA County Public Health record; we don't change it. We update from the county's records as new inspections and grade changes post, usually within about a week of a visit. This is the latest the county has on file for this place.
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