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ZHU CHICKEN KITCHEN

15827 E GALE AVE · Hacienda Heights
90 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
90958490
Apr '23Nov '23May '25
A surprise inspection on May 2025 scored 84, flagging food not cooled down quickly enough. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on May 2025.
What the surprise visit 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 F009 · 4 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 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair 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
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
84 · May '25 · 2 serious
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 9 minor or admin
95 · Nov '23 · 1 noted
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 3 minor or admin
90 · Apr '23 · 1 noted
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 8 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 90, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 84, the worst issue being food not cooled down quickly enough. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
May 23, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.