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11949 PARAMOUNT BLVD · Downey
94 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
848194
Apr '23Oct '24
A surprise inspection on Oct 2024 scored 81, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 94 above is the owner-requested re-check on Oct 2024.
What the surprise visit 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 · 4 pts
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 F008 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
It means multiple major problems were found together, which raises the overall risk to diners.
LA County code F054 · 3 pts
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 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
81 · Oct '24 · 4 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Several serious violations at once
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 6 minor or admin
84 · Apr '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
+ 9 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 94, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 81, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Oct 17, 2024
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.