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SIMPLEE BOBA

954 MISSION ST · South Pasadena
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
97969190
May '23Nov '23Oct '24Jan '26
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
When food sits out on a timer instead of by temperature, the timing has to be logged correctly to stay safe.
LA County code F109 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can pass germs to your food, so this one matters.
LA County code F115 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
90 · Jan '26 · 2 serious
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 4 minor or admin
91 · Oct '24 · 2 noted
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
+ 4 minor or admin
96 · Nov '23 · 1 noted
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
+ 2 minor or admin
97 · May '23 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A, and slipping from 97. 2 serious issues last visit, the worst being food kept by the clock, not tracked right. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · Moderate risk
Last inspected
Jan 27, 2026
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.