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Richie's Hot Chicken

19044 LA PUENTE RD · West Covina
80 /100
County grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Scores higher than 1% of West Covina restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
929080Dec '23Sep '24Sep '25
Repeat issue. Handwashing problems flagged in 2 of the last 3 inspections, though never as a serious violation. See the history.
What inspectors 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 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
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt
Sleeping quarters issue Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
80 · Sep '25 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Several serious violations at once
+ 9 minor or admin
90 · Sep '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 4 minor or admin
92 · Dec '23 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Handwashing problems flagged in 2 of the last 3 inspections. Scored 80, a B, and slipping from 92. 3 serious issues last visit, the worst being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized.
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Sep 30, 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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