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CHINATOWN EXPRESS #42

252 S WESTERN AVE · Los Angeles
92 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
9092
Dec '24Jan '26
What inspectors found
No serious issues last visit
Nothing on the latest inspection that poses a real illness risk.
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 F107 · 2 pt
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 F110 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
92 · Jan '26 · 2 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 3 minor or admin
90 · Dec '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 92, a low A. No serious issues last visit. Generally fine.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jan 29, 2026
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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.