At a glance
CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
98/ 100 · 2 points taken off
No problems found · Routine health department inspection · Jul 13, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 1 to 4 points taken off. Gyu-Kaku Japanese Bbq got about the same as most.
Compared with 992 Pasadena food places. Each place's last routine inspection counts.
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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 2-301.15, Food Code 4-301.12, Food Code 3-501.19, Food Code 6-501.112.
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Inspections
From City of Pasadena Public Health Department · 25 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 8, 2026
The health department visited 2 times in the last 12 months (2 routine).
Fewer points taken off than last time (3 → 2). That takes a team.
The City's Environmental Health Division inspects each permanent food facility on its own schedule. A routine score of 85 to 100 is a Pass, 75 to 84 a Conditional Pass.
Every visit
LatestJul 13, 2026Routine inspection98 out of 100 (Pass)
This one: 98 out of 100 (Pass), inspected Jul 13, 2026.
The data does not list this inspection's violations.
EarlierFeb 9, 2026Routine inspection97 out of 100 (Pass)
The data does not list this inspection's violations.
EarlierSep 29, 2025Routine inspection97 out of 100
3 violations listed.
Violations (3)
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K038 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated area, usage
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
EarlierApr 2, 2025Routine inspection95 out of 100
4 violations listed.
Violations (4)
The department's words
K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
2 pointsMarked complied on Apr 2, 2025
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K034 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K044 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
1 point
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
EarlierDec 3, 2024Routine inspection96 out of 100
3 violations listed.
Violations (3)
The department's words
K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
2 pointsMarked complied on Dec 3, 2024
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
EarlierSep 20, 2023Routine inspection93 out of 100
5 violations listed.
Violations (5)
Time as a control not marked or logged
The department's words
K008 Time as a public health control (TPHC); procedures & records
2 points
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning
The department's words
K043 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
1 point
EarlierNov 7, 2022Billable Follow-Up95 out of 100
4 violations listed.
Violations (4)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
EarlierOct 18, 2022Inspection Follow-Up91 out of 100
5 violations listed.
Violations (5)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
4 pointsMarked complied on Oct 18, 2022
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
EarlierOct 8, 2022Billable Follow-Up99 out of 100
1 violation listed.
Violations (1)
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
EarlierOct 4, 2022Complaint Investigation44 out of 100
6 violations listed.
Violations (6)
Permit Suspension
The department's words
K051 Permit Suspension
26 points
Permit Suspension
The department's words
K051 Permit Suspension
26 points
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
Show 1 more
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
EarlierAug 4, 2022Routine inspection86 out of 100
9 violations listed.
Violations (9)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
4 pointsMarked complied on Aug 4, 2022
The department's words
K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
2 points
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
Show 4 more
The department's words
K026 Approved thawing methods used, frozen food
1 point
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K038 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated area, usage
1 point
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 pointMarked complied on Aug 4, 2022
EarlierMar 23, 2022Routine inspection90 out of 100
6 violations listed.
Violations (6)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
4 pointsMarked complied on Mar 23, 2022
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K027 Food separated and protected
1 point
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
Show 1 more
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
EarlierNov 23, 2021Billable Follow-Up99 out of 100
1 violation listed.
Violations (1)
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
EarlierOct 12, 2021Inspection Follow-Up99 out of 100
1 violation listed.
Violations (1)
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
EarlierSep 30, 2021Routine inspection91 out of 100
6 violations listed.
Violations (6)
No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
K021 Hot and cold water available
2 points
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
2 points
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K034 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
1 point
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
Show 1 more
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
EarlierApr 29, 2021Routine inspection95 out of 100
4 violations listed.
Violations (4)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
2 points
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
EarlierAug 20, 2019Routine inspection89 out of 100
9 violations listed.
Violations (9)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
2 points
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
1 point
Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning
The department's words
K043 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K044 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
1 point
Show 4 more
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 pointMarked complied on Aug 20, 2019
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
EarlierMay 29, 2018Complaint Investigation99 out of 100
1 violation listed.
Violations (1)
Garbage uncovered or not taken out
The department's words
K042 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
1 point
EarlierApr 5, 2018Routine inspection74 out of 100
17 violations listed.
Violations (17)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
4 points
No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
K021 Hot and cold water available
4 points
No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
The department's words
K003 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
2 points
The department's words
K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
2 points
Show 12 more
Signs posted; last inspection report available
The department's words
K047 Signs posted; last inspection report available
1 point
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K034 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K044 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
1 point
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K027 Food separated and protected
1 point
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K030 Food storage; food storage containers identified
1 point
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
1 point
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K029 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
1 point
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning
The department's words
K043 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
1 point
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 point
EarlierJun 15, 2017Routine inspection86 out of 100
7 violations listed.
Violations (7)
Cooked food not cooled in time
The department's words
K009 Proper cooling methods
4 pointsMarked complied on Jun 15, 2017
Eating or drinking in a food area
The department's words
K004 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
2 points
The department's words
K001 Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card
2 points
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
2 points
Show 2 more
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 point
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
EarlierNov 4, 2016Inspection Follow-Up95 out of 100
5 violations listed.
Violations (5)
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K034 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K044 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
1 point
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
The department's words
K026 Approved thawing methods used, frozen food
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
EarlierOct 27, 2016Routine inspection80 out of 100
9 violations listed.
Violations (9)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
4 pointsMarked complied on Oct 27, 2016
Time as a control not marked or logged
The department's words
K008 Time as a public health control (TPHC); procedures & records
4 pointsMarked complied on Oct 27, 2016
The department's words
K005 Hands clean and properly washed; gloves used properly
4 pointsMarked complied on Oct 27, 2016
The department's words
K001 Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card
2 points
Show 4 more
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K027 Food separated and protected
1 point
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K038 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated area, usage
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
EarlierAug 12, 2015Routine inspection85 out of 100
6 violations listed.
Violations (6)
The department's words
K005 Hands clean and properly washed; gloves used properly
4 pointsMarked complied on Aug 12, 2015
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
4 pointsMarked complied on Aug 12, 2015
Eating or drinking in a food area
The department's words
K004 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
2 points
The department's words
K001 Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card
2 points
The department's words
K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
2 points
Show 1 more
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 point
EarlierDec 19, 2014Routine inspection95 out of 100
4 violations listed.
Violations (4)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K034 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
1 point
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
EarlierFeb 5, 2014Routine inspection93 out of 100
6 violations listed.
Violations (6)
The department's words
K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
2 pointsMarked complied on Dec 19, 2014
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K034 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, and used-test strips
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K027 Food separated and protected
1 pointMarked complied on Dec 19, 2014
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
1 point
Show 1 more
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K038 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated area, usage
1 pointMarked complied on Dec 19, 2014
Source: City of Pasadena Public Health Department. This is the department's data, not CleanCleaver's. See the department's full record (opens the department's site)
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Open the City's Health Inspection Search, choose Restaurant/Market, and search for the name. Inspections before December 2025 are on its second page.
Most people don't know what a normal result looks like for a place that's open every day. The ranges use each place's last routine inspection in this area. No other county is mixed in.
100 means the inspector found no problems. Pasadena takes points off for each problem. Big ones take off more.
Each inspection starts at 100 points and points come off for each violation. 85 to 100 is a Pass, 75 to 84 a Conditional Pass, and below 75 a permit suspension hearing is scheduled. Closed means the permit was suspended. The City uses no letter grade. Its guide is from 2014: confirm the numbers with the department.
- Listed as
- Restaurant/Market
- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- 98 out of 100 (Pass)
- Source
- City of Pasadena Public Health Department
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