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5953 TEMPLE CITY BLVD · Temple City
95 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
82817595
May '23Nov '23Sep '24
A surprise inspection on Sep 2024 scored 75, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 95 above is the owner-requested re-check on Sep 2024.
What the surprise visit 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
Food not reheated to a safe temperature
Held food needs to get hot enough to kill bacteria, so this matters for safety.
LA County code F011 · 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
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
75 · Sep '24 · 2 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food not reheated to a safe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 8 minor or admin
81 · Nov '23 · 2 serious
• Food from an unapproved supplier
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 12 minor or admin
82 · May '23 · 2 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 95, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 75 with a severe issue: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Sep 30, 2024
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.