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LEE'S SANDWICHES

5201 E WASHINGTON BLVD STE B · Commerce
80 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▲ Improving
728480
Apr '23Apr '24Dec '25
What inspectors found
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
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
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
Worker cleanliness or hair restraint issue Minor · 1 pt
Garbage not handled properly Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
80 · Dec '25 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
• Several serious violations at once
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 7 minor or admin
84 · Apr '24 · 2 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 10 minor or admin
72 · Apr '23 · 5 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Several serious violations at once
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 9 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 80, a B, and improving from 72. 3 serious issues last visit, the worst being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · Moderate risk
Last inspected
Dec 3, 2025
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.