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901 FAIR OAKS AVE D · South Pasadena
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
919590
Aug '23Oct '24Mar '26
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Special process or HACCP plan not followed
Specialized prep needs an approved safety plan, and skipping it can create real illness risk.
LA County code F119 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food held at an unsafe temperature
Food kept too warm or not cold enough lets bacteria grow, which is a real illness risk.
LA County code F108 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
90 · Mar '26 · 2 serious
• Special process or HACCP plan not followed
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 3 minor or admin
95 · Oct '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 3 minor or admin
91 · Aug '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
+ 2 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A. 2 serious issues last visit, the worst being special process or haccp plan not followed. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Mar 23, 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.