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HAPPY SHEEP HOT POT

3525 PACIFIC COAST HWY STE O · Torrance
81 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9081
Dec '23Apr '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F005 · 4 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
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention 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
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Required signs or inspection report not posted Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
81 · Apr '25 · 1 serious
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 11 minor or admin
90 · Dec '23 · 1 serious
• Sewage or wastewater not draining properly
+ 8 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 81, a B, and slipping from 90. One serious issue last visit: hands not washed or gloves misused. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Apr 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.