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KIMBAP PARADISE

1585 SEPULVEDA BLVD STE H · Torrance
91 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
948491
Feb '24Apr '25
A surprise inspection on Apr 2025 scored 84, flagging food not in safe, wholesome condition. The 91 above is the owner-requested re-check on May 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means some food was spoiled, damaged, or contaminated, which can make people sick.
LA County code F013 · 4 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
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Hot water below the required temperature
The hot water at a sink was not hot enough, which makes proper handwashing and dish sanitizing harder.
LA County code F053 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
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
Inspection history
84 · Apr '25 · 2 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 8 minor or admin
94 · Feb '24 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 91, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 84, the worst issue being food not in safe, wholesome condition. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
May 2, 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.