KAZAN BBQ

8730 GARFIELD AVE · South Gate

Owner-requested re-check · a clean A

A surprise inspection on Jan 2026 scored 70, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 97 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jan 2026.

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

Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized

Dirty food-contact surfaces can pass germs to your food, so this one matters.

LA County code F115 · 4 pts

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 F109 · 2 pt

Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt

Self-serve area not set up properly Minor · 1 pt

Frozen food thawed improperly Minor · 1 pt

Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt

Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt

Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt

Garbage not handled properly 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

Plan review issue Paperwork · 1 pt

The bottom line

Currently 97, a clean 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.