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CHINA BOWL

1232 W FRANCISQUITO AVE · West Covina
93 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
968093
Jul '23May '25
A surprise inspection on May 2025 scored 80, flagging hands not washed or gloves misused. The 93 above is the owner-requested re-check on May 2025.
What the surprise visit 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
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
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
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
80 · May '25 · 3 serious
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
+ 7 minor or admin
96 · Jul '23 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 93, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 80, the worst issue being hands not washed or gloves misused. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
May 19, 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.