Scores higher than 0% of Whittier restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits
Repeat issue. Food-temperature problems flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. See the history.
A surprise inspection on Apr 2025 scored 86, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 80 above is the owner-requested re-check on May 2025.
The current grade B comes from a re-inspection on May 2025 that scored 80. We don't have that visit's itemized breakdown yet. What the earlier surprise visit found is below.
What the surprise visit found · Apr 2025 · scored 86
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 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
Plumbing needs repairMinor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvementMinor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attentionMinor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurateMinor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attentionMinor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repairMinor · 1 pt
Inspection history
86 · Apr '25 · 2 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 6 minor or admin
90 · Dec '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Food-temperature problems flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. Currently 80, a B, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 86, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Cleaner options nearby
Similar restaurants within about half a mile that scored 95 or higher with nothing serious on the last visit.
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
May 22, 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.