JOHNS KABOB

5538 WHITTIER BLVD · Commerce

Owner-requested re-check · a low A

A surprise inspection on Nov 2025 scored 76, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 91 above is the owner-requested re-check on Nov 2025.

Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized

Dirty food-contact surfaces can pass germs to your food, so this one matters.

LA County code F115 · 4 pts

Hands not washed or gloves misused

Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.

LA County code F106 · 4 pts

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 · 4 pts

Several serious violations at once

Multiple serious problems together add up to a higher overall risk to your health.

LA County code F153 · 3 pts

Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt

Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt

Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt

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

Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt

Required signs or inspection report not posted Paperwork · 1 pt

The bottom line

Currently 91, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 76, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.