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The health department last inspected Plate 38 on Jul 29, 2026. It was a routine inspection.

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Plate 38

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91/ 100 · 9 points taken off

No problems found · Routine health department inspection · Jul 29, 2026

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Most food places here got 1 to 4 points taken off. Plate 38 got more than most.

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Inspections

From City of Pasadena Public Health Department · 30 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 8, 2026

The health department visited once in the last 12 months (1 routine).

Fewer points taken off than last time (17 → 9). That takes a team.

Points taken off at each routine inspection

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 29, 2026Routine inspection91 out of 100 (Pass)
This one: 91 out of 100 (Pass), inspected Jul 29, 2026.
The data does not list this inspection's violations.
EarlierJul 24, 2025Billable Follow-Up97 out of 100
2 violations listed.
Violations (2)
- No person in charge on duty
  The department's words
  K001 Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card
  2 points
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
  The department's words
  K044 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
  1 point
EarlierJul 14, 2025Inspection Follow-Up77 out of 100
9 violations listed.
Violations (9)
- Conditional Pass - Follow-up
  The department's words
  K054 Conditional Pass - Follow-up
  12 points
- No person in charge on duty
  The department's words
  K001 Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card
  2 pointsMarked complied on Jul 24, 2025
- Hand sink not ready to use
  The department's words
  K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
  2 pointsMarked complied on Jul 14, 2025
- No hot or cold water at a sink
  The department's words
  K021 Hot and cold water available
  2 pointsMarked complied on Jul 14, 2025
- Equipment in poor repair
  The department's words
  K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
  1 pointMarked complied on Jul 24, 2025
Show 4 more
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
1 pointMarked complied on Jul 14, 2025
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K038 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated area, usage
1 pointMarked complied on Jul 24, 2025
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K044 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
1 pointMarked complied on Jul 24, 2025
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 pointMarked complied on Jul 14, 2025
EarlierJun 26, 2025Routine inspection83 out of 100
12 violations listed.
Violations (12)
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
  The department's words
  K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  2 points
- No hot or cold water at a sink
  The department's words
  K021 Hot and cold water available
  2 points
- Hands not washed when needed
  The department's words
  K005 Hands clean and properly washed; gloves used properly
  2 points
- Hand sink not ready to use
  The department's words
  K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
  2 points
- No person in charge on duty
  The department's words
  K001 Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card
  2 pointsMarked complied on Jun 26, 2025
Show 7 more
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
K044 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
1 point
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K030 Food storage; food storage containers identified
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
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
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
EarlierJul 31, 2024Inspection Follow-Up95 out of 100
5 violations listed.
Violations (5)
- Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
  The department's words
  K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
  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
  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
- Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
  The department's words
  K034 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
  1 point
EarlierJul 18, 2024Routine inspection82 out of 100
13 violations listed.
Violations (13)
- No certified food protection manager on record
  The department's words
  K108 Food manager certification
  2 points
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
  The department's words
  K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  2 points
- No hot or cold water at a sink
  The department's words
  K021 Hot and cold water available
  2 points
- No person in charge on duty
  The department's words
  K001 Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card
  2 points
- Hand sink not ready to use
  The department's words
  K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
  2 points
Show 8 more
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K044 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
1 point
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 point
Garbage uncovered or not taken out
The department's words
K042 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
1 point
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K038 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated area, usage
1 point
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
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
EarlierDec 7, 2023Routine inspection86 out of 100
10 violations listed.
Violations (10)
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
  The department's words
  K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  4 points
- Hand sink not ready to use
  The department's words
  K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
  2 points
- Garbage uncovered or not taken out
  The department's words
  K042 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  1 point
- Food on the floor or under drips
  The department's words
  K030 Food storage; food storage containers identified
  1 point
- Hood filters need cleaning
  The department's words
  K038 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated area, usage
  1 point
Show 5 more
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
1 point
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K044 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
1 point
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
EarlierJan 23, 2023Billable Follow-Up98 out of 100
2 violations listed.
Violations (2)
- Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
  The department's words
  K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
  1 pointMarked complied on Jan 23, 2023
- Garbage uncovered or not taken out
  The department's words
  K042 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  1 point
EarlierJan 5, 2023Inspection Follow-Up79 out of 100
7 violations listed.
Violations (7)
- Conditional Pass - Follow-up
  The department's words
  K054 Conditional Pass - Follow-up
  12 points
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
  The department's words
  K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  4 points
- Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
  The department's words
  K027 Food separated and protected
  1 point
- Garbage uncovered or not taken out
  The department's words
  K042 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  1 point
- Equipment in poor repair
  The department's words
  K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
  1 point
Show 2 more
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 point
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
1 point
EarlierDec 5, 2022Billable Follow-Up67 out of 100
11 violations listed.
Violations (11)
- Conditional Pass - Follow-up
  The department's words
  K054 Conditional Pass - Follow-up
  12 points
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
  The department's words
  K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  4 points
- Hand sink not ready to use
  The department's words
  K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
  2 points
- No certified food protection manager on record
  The department's words
  K108 Food manager certification
  2 points
- Hands not washed when needed
  The department's words
  K005 Hands clean and properly washed; gloves used properly
  2 points
Show 6 more
Pests seen inside: rodents
The department's words
K023 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
2 points
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K034 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
2 points
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
2 points
Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
K039 Thermometers provided and accurate within 2 degrees
2 points
Hot food below 135°F
The department's words
K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
2 points
Garbage uncovered or not taken out
The department's words
K042 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
1 point
EarlierNov 11, 2022Billable Follow-Up100 out of 100
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierNov 10, 2022Billable Follow-Up100 out of 100
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierNov 9, 2022Routine inspection44 out of 100
14 violations listed.
Violations (14)
- Permit Suspension
  The department's words
  K051 Permit Suspension
  26 points
- Hot food below 135°F
  The department's words
  K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  4 pointsMarked complied on Nov 9, 2022
- Pests seen inside: rodents
  The department's words
  K023 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  4 points
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
  The department's words
  K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  4 points
- Hands not washed when needed
  The department's words
  K005 Hands clean and properly washed; gloves used properly
  4 pointsMarked complied on Nov 9, 2022
Show 9 more
No menu note about raw or undercooked food
The department's words
K019 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
2 points
Shellfish tags or fish freezing records missing
The department's words
K016 Compliance with shellstock certification tags, condition, display
2 points
No person in charge on duty
The department's words
K001 Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card
2 points
No certified food protection manager on record
The department's words
K108 Food manager certification
2 points
Eating or drinking in a food area
The department's words
K004 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
2 points
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
Garbage uncovered or not taken out
The department's words
K042 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
1 point
Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
K039 Thermometers provided and accurate within 2 degrees
1 point
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 pointMarked complied on Nov 9, 2022
EarlierSep 23, 2021Routine inspection92 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
  2 points
- No certified food protection manager on record
  The department's words
  K108 Food manager certification
  2 points
- Food in poor condition
  The department's words
  K013 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
  2 points
- Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
  The department's words
  K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  1 point
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
  The department's words
  K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
  1 point
EarlierMay 28, 2021Routine inspection83 out of 100
9 violations listed.
Violations (9)
- Hot food below 135°F
  The department's words
  K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  4 points
- Sewage or wastewater not disposed of right
  The department's words
  K022 Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
  4 points
- No person in charge on duty
  The department's words
  K001 Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card
  2 points
- No certified food protection manager on record
  The department's words
  K108 Food manager certification
  2 points
- Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
  The department's words
  K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  1 point
Show 4 more
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K044 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
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
Garbage uncovered or not taken out
The department's words
K042 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
1 point
EarlierJan 30, 2020Routine inspection90 out of 100
6 violations listed.
Violations (6)
- Food in poor condition
  The department's words
  K013 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
  4 pointsMarked complied on Jan 30, 2020
- No certified food protection manager on record
  The department's words
  K108 Food manager certification
  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 pointMarked complied on Jan 30, 2020
- Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
  The department's words
  K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  1 point
Show 1 more
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K030 Food storage; food storage containers identified
1 pointMarked complied on Jan 30, 2020
EarlierSep 12, 2019Inspection Follow-Up96 out of 100
3 violations listed.
Violations (3)
- No certified food protection manager on record
  The department's words
  K108 Food manager certification
  2 points
- Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
  The department's words
  K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  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 5, 2019Routine inspection84 out of 100
10 violations listed.
Violations (10)
- Hot food below 135°F
  The department's words
  K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  4 pointsMarked complied on Sep 5, 2019
- Food in poor condition
  The department's words
  K013 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
  2 points
- No certified food protection manager on record
  The department's words
  K108 Food manager certification
  2 points
- Hand sink not ready to use
  The department's words
  K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
  2 pointsMarked complied on Sep 5, 2019
- Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
  The department's words
  K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  1 pointMarked complied on Sep 5, 2019
Show 5 more
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K030 Food storage; food storage containers identified
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
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K027 Food separated and protected
1 point
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 pointMarked complied on Sep 5, 2019
EarlierApr 9, 2019Routine inspection87 out of 100
7 violations listed.
Violations (7)
- Hot food below 135°F
  The department's words
  K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  4 pointsMarked complied on Apr 9, 2019
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
  The department's words
  K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  2 points
- Hand sink not ready to use
  The department's words
  K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
  2 points
- No certified food protection manager on record
  The department's words
  K108 Food manager certification
  2 points
- Hood filters need cleaning
  The department's words
  K038 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated area, usage
  1 point
Show 2 more
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
EarlierJul 26, 2018Inspection Follow-Up96 out of 100
1 violation listed.
Violations (1)
- Hot food below 135°F
  The department's words
  K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  4 pointsMarked complied on Jul 26, 2018
EarlierJul 19, 2018Routine inspection84 out of 100
11 violations listed.
Violations (11)
- Hot food below 135°F
  The department's words
  K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  4 pointsMarked complied on Jul 19, 2018
- No certified food protection manager on record
  The department's words
  K108 Food manager certification
  2 points
- Hand sink not ready to use
  The department's words
  K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
  2 points
- Equipment in poor repair
  The department's words
  K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
  1 point
- Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
  The department's words
  K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
  1 point
Show 6 more
Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
K039 Thermometers provided and accurate within 2 degrees
1 point
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
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
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
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
EarlierMar 9, 2018Routine inspection86 out of 100
10 violations listed.
Violations (10)
- Hot food below 135°F
  The department's words
  K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  4 pointsMarked complied on Mar 9, 2018
- No person in charge on duty
  The department's words
  K001 Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card
  2 points
- Equipment in poor repair
  The department's words
  K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
  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
- Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
  The department's words
  K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  1 point
Show 5 more
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
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
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K029 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
1 point
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K030 Food storage; food storage containers identified
1 point
EarlierJun 20, 2017Routine inspection90 out of 100
4 violations listed.
Violations (4)
- Cooked food not cooled in time
  The department's words
  K009 Proper cooling methods
  4 points
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
  The department's words
  K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  2 points
- No menu note about raw or undercooked food
  The department's words
  K019 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
  2 points
- Hot food below 135°F
  The department's words
  K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  2 points
EarlierAug 10, 2016Routine inspection89 out of 100
8 violations listed.
Violations (8)
- No menu note about raw or undercooked food
  The department's words
  K019 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
  2 points
- Hand sink not ready to use
  The department's words
  K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
  2 points
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
  The department's words
  K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  2 points
- Equipment in poor repair
  The department's words
  K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
  1 point
- Hood filters need cleaning
  The department's words
  K038 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated area, usage
  1 point
Show 3 more
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
EarlierJan 12, 2016Routine inspection88 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 Jan 12, 2016
- Hot food below 135°F
  The department's words
  K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  4 pointsMarked complied on Jan 12, 2016
- Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
  The department's words
  K027 Food separated and protected
  1 point
- Equipment in poor repair
  The department's words
  K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
  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
Show 1 more
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K038 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated area, usage
1 point
EarlierOct 13, 2015Inspection Follow-Up95 out of 100
4 violations listed.
Violations (4)
- Pests seen inside: rodents
  The department's words
  K023 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  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
- Hood filters need cleaning
  The department's words
  K038 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated area, usage
  1 point
EarlierOct 12, 2015Complaint Investigation24 out of 100
18 violations listed.
Violations (18)
- Imminent Health Hazard - Closure
  The department's words
  K053 Imminent Health Hazard - Closure
  26 points
- Imminent Health Hazard - Closure
  The department's words
  K053 Imminent Health Hazard - Closure
  26 points
- Pests seen inside: rodents
  The department's words
  K023 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  4 points
- Pests seen inside: rodents
  The department's words
  K023 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  4 points
- Eating or drinking in a food area
  The department's words
  K004 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
  2 points
Show 13 more
Eating or drinking in a food area
The department's words
K004 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
2 points
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K029 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
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
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
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K029 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
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
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
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
EarlierSep 24, 2015Routine inspection77 out of 100
14 violations listed.
Violations (14)
- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
  The department's words
  K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  4 pointsMarked complied on Sep 24, 2015
- Hot food below 135°F
  The department's words
  K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  4 pointsMarked complied on Sep 24, 2015
- No person in charge on duty
  The department's words
  K001 Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card
  2 points
- Pests seen inside: rodents
  The department's words
  K023 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  2 pointsMarked complied on Sep 24, 2015
- No certified food protection manager on record
  The department's words
  K108 Food manager certification
  2 points
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No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
1 point
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K044 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
1 point
Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
K039 Thermometers provided and accurate within 2 degrees
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
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K038 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated area, usage
1 point
EarlierAug 18, 2014Inspection Follow-Up89 out of 100
6 violations listed.
Violations (6)
- Hot food below 135°F
  The department's words
  K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  4 points
- No menu note about raw or undercooked food
  The department's words
  K019 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
  2 points
- No certified food protection manager on record
  The department's words
  K108 Food manager certification
  2 points
- Hood filters need cleaning
  The department's words
  K038 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated area, usage
  1 point
- Equipment in poor repair
  The department's words
  K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
  1 point
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Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K044 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
1 point
EarlierAug 1, 2014Routine inspection80 out of 100
12 violations listed.
Violations (12)
- Hot food below 135°F
  The department's words
  K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  4 pointsMarked complied on Aug 1, 2014
- No hot or cold water at a sink
  The department's words
  K021 Hot and cold water available
  2 pointsMarked complied on Aug 18, 2014
- Pests seen inside: rodents
  The department's words
  K023 No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  2 pointsMarked complied on Aug 18, 2014
- No certified food protection manager on record
  The department's words
  K108 Food manager certification
  2 points
- Hand sink not ready to use
  The department's words
  K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
  2 pointsMarked complied on Aug 18, 2014
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No menu note about raw or undercooked food
The department's words
K019 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
2 points
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 pointMarked complied on Aug 18, 2014
Permits Available
The department's words
K049 Permits Available
1 point
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K038 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated area, usage
1 pointMarked complied on Aug 18, 2014
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 pointMarked complied on Aug 18, 2014
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; clean; good repair, capacity
1 point

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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: 91 out of 100 (Pass)
Source: City of Pasadena Public Health Department

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