MAMA LU'S DUMPLING HOUSE

700 N SPRING ST · Los Angeles

Owner-requested re-check · a low A

A surprise inspection on Oct 2025 scored 70, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 93 above is the owner-requested re-check on Oct 2025.

Live pests or an infestation

Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.

LA County code F124 · 11 pts

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 F108 · 4 pts

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 F107 · 2 pt

Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt

Frozen food thawed improperly Minor · 1 pt

Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt

Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt

Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt

Food not labeled or described honestly Minor · 1 pt

Foods not kept separated or protected Minor · 1 pt

Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt

Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt

Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt

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

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

The bottom line

Currently 93, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 70 with a severe issue: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.