HERO'S KITCHEN

31 E VALLEY BLVD · Alhambra

Owner-requested re-check · a low A

A surprise inspection on Oct 2025 scored 81, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 91 above is the owner-requested re-check on Nov 2025.

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

Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt

Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt

Frozen food thawed improperly Minor · 1 pt

Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt

Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt

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

Thermometers missing or inaccurate 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

Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt

Food not labeled or described honestly Minor · 1 pt

The bottom line

Currently 91, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 81, the worst issue being food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.