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KAOWOK CHINESE KITCHEN

12022 LAKEWOOD BLVD · Downey
94 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
809494
Feb '26Mar '26
A surprise inspection on Feb 2026 scored 80, flagging food not cooled down quickly enough. The 94 above is the owner-requested re-check on Mar 2026.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness 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 · 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
Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
Hot or cold water was not adequate at a sink, which makes cleaning and handwashing less effective.
LA County code F122 · 2 pt
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
94 · Mar '26 · clean
+ 6 minor or admin
80 · Feb '26 · 2 serious
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 8 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 94, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 80, the worst issue being food not cooled down quickly enough. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Mar 11, 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.