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HOP WOO BBQ RESTAURANT

845 N BROADWAY ST · Los Angeles
77 /100
City grade
C
True inspection score · a C
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
929677
Feb '24Jan '25Feb '26
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F110 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
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
Serious · real illness risk
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
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.
LA County code F124 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
77 · Feb '26 · 3 serious
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 9 minor or admin
96 · Jan '25 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
92 · Feb '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 77, a C, and slipping from 92. 3 serious issues last visit, the worst being food not cooled down quickly enough. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Feb 9, 2026
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.