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China Garden

1211 S SOTO ST · Los Angeles
Recently closed by the health department. Shut down on 07/23/2026 for vermin infestation, then reopened 07/27/2026 once the county cleared the hazard. Separate from the routine score below.
78 /100
County grade
C
True inspection score · a C
Scores higher than 1% of Los Angeles restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9178May '24Apr '26
Repeat issue. Food-temperature problems flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. See the history.
What inspectors 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
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
Hot or cold water was not adequate at a sink, which makes cleaning and handwashing less effective.
LA County code F122 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
Workers need a working, supplied sink to wash up, and missing soap or access makes good hand hygiene harder.
LA County code F107 · 2 pt
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
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 not labeled or described honestly Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Required signs or inspection report not posted Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
78 · Apr '26 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 12 minor or admin
91 · May '24 · 2 noted
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Food-temperature problems flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. Scored 78, a C, and slipping from 91. One serious issue last visit: food held at an unsafe temperature.
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Apr 13, 2026
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