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Golden China Restaurant

1115 FAIR OAKS AVE · South Pasadena
90 /100
County grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Scores higher than 1% of South Pasadena restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
9390Jun '24Feb '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F005 · 2 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
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
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
90 · Feb '25 · 2 serious
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 4 minor or admin
93 · Jun '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A. 2 serious issues last visit, the worst being hands not washed or gloves misused.
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Feb 3, 2025
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