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NORTHERN CAFE CHINESE HOT POT

1061 BROXTON AVE · Los Angeles
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
9290
Jul '23Jun '25
What inspectors found
No serious issues last visit
Nothing on the latest inspection that poses a real illness risk.
Also noted
Moderate · lower 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 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Hot water below the required temperature
The hot water at a sink was not hot enough, which makes proper handwashing and dish sanitizing harder.
LA County code F053 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
90 · Jun '25 · 2 noted
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 6 minor or admin
92 · Jul '23 · clean
+ 8 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A. No serious issues last visit. Generally fine.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jun 10, 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.