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FLYING CHOPSTIX

174 E CARSON ST · Carson
90 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
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Apr '23Jan '24Mar '26
A surprise inspection on Mar 2026 scored 76, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on Mar 2026.
What the surprise visit 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 F108 · 4 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 F106 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
Multiple serious problems together add up to a higher overall risk to your health.
LA County code F153 · 3 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.
LA County code F124 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F110 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Worker cleanliness or hair restraint issue Minor · 1 pt
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
76 · Mar '26 · 3 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Several serious violations at once
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 8 minor or admin
86 · Jan '24 · 2 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 8 minor or admin
92 · Apr '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 90, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 76, the worst issue being food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Mar 19, 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.