RED HOUSE KBBQ

15925 PIONEER BLVD · Norwalk

Owner-requested re-check · a clean A

A surprise inspection on Sep 2024 scored 80, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 96 above is the owner-requested re-check on Oct 2024.

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

No warning for raw or undercooked items

Menus must flag raw or undercooked dishes so at-risk diners can choose safely, mostly an advisory item.

LA County code F058 · 2 pt

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt

Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt

Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt

Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt

Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt

Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt

Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt

Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt

Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt

Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt

The bottom line

Currently 96, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 80, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.