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Papa Lu's Kitchen

13334 RAMONA BLVD K · Baldwin Park
71 /100
County grade
C
True inspection score · a C
Scores higher than 1% of Baldwin Park restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9071Feb '24Mar '25
Repeat issue. Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. See the history.
What inspectors found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 11 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
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
Workers need a working, supplied sink to wash up, and missing soap or access makes good hand hygiene harder.
LA County code F006 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt
Frozen food thawed improperly Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
71 · Mar '25 · 2 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 11 minor or admin
90 · Feb '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. Scored 71, a C, and slipping from 90. One severe issue last visit: live pests or an infestation.
Cleaner options nearby
Restaurants within about half a mile that scored 95 or higher with nothing serious on the last visit.
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Baldwin Park · grade A
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Mar 4, 2025
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