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SHINKAI SUSHI JAPANESE FUSION

500 W MAIN ST STE D · Alhambra
91 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
968391
Apr '24Jun '25
A surprise inspection on Jun 2025 scored 83, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 91 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jul 2025.
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 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
No warning for raw or undercooked items
Menus must flag raw or undercooked dishes so at-risk diners can choose safely, mostly an advisory item.
LA County code F058 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Shellfish tags or condition not in order
Shellfish records and condition must be tracked so a contaminated batch can be traced, which matters for safety.
LA County code F016 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
83 · Jun '25 · 2 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• No warning for raw or undercooked items
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
+ 7 minor or admin
96 · Apr '24 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 91, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 83, 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
Jul 9, 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.