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8446 TELEGRAPH RD · Downey
90 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
819090
Feb '26Mar '26
A surprise inspection on Feb 2026 scored 81, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on Mar 2026.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
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
Serious · real illness risk
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F106 · 2 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.
LA County code F124 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Eating, drinking, or tobacco use in the wrong place
A worker ate, drank, or used tobacco where it could touch food, which can spread germs.
LA County code F105 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention 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
Food not labeled or described honestly Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Plan review issue Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
90 · Mar '26 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 6 minor or admin
81 · Feb '26 · 2 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
• Eating, drinking, or tobacco use in the wrong place
+ 9 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 90, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 81, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · Low risk
Last inspected
Mar 5, 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.