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2038 WEST AVE K · Lancaster
97 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
907097
Aug '24Sep '25
A surprise inspection on Sep 2025 scored 70, flagging food not cooled down quickly enough. The 97 above is the owner-requested re-check on Oct 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 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
When food sits out on a timer instead of by temperature, the timing has to be logged correctly to stay safe.
LA County code F008 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food held at an unsafe temperature
Food kept too warm or not cold enough lets bacteria grow, which is a real illness risk.
LA County code F007 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
It means multiple major problems were found together, which raises the overall risk to diners.
LA County code F054 · 3 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 2 pt
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
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
70 · Sep '25 · 5 serious
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 6 minor or admin
90 · Aug '24 · 1 serious
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 97, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 70, 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
Oct 7, 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.