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WASABI ROLL & RAMEN BAR

4079 HARDWICK ST · Lakewood
93 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
849393
Feb '25Feb '25
A surprise inspection on Feb 2025 scored 84, flagging food kept by the clock, not tracked right. The 93 above is the owner-requested re-check on Feb 2025.
What the surprise visit found
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
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
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
93 · Feb '25 · 1 noted
• Eating, drinking, or tobacco use in the wrong place
+ 5 minor or admin
84 · Feb '25 · 1 serious
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 10 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 93, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 84, the worst issue being food kept by the clock, not tracked right. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Feb 19, 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.