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CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
94/ 100 · 6 points taken off
4 problems found · Routine health department inspection · Nov 25, 2025
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 1 to 4 points taken off. Sansai Japanese Grill Pasadena got more than most.
Compared with 992 Pasadena food places. Each place's last routine inspection counts.
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- Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right K014How to fixFix it
- No menu note about raw or undercooked food K019How to fixFix it
- Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair K044How to fixFix it
Source: City of Pasadena Public Health Department
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Next: Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized rightThe health department found: “Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized”
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Clean first, then sanitize
From Food Code 4-603.16
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Inspections
From City of Pasadena Public Health Department · 22 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 8, 2026
The health department visited once in the last 12 months (1 routine).
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
LatestNov 25, 2025Routine inspection94 out of 100
This one: 94 out of 100, inspected Nov 25, 2025.
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
Food Code 4-602.11
How can a restaurant or home fix this?
Clean first, then sanitize
- 1. Scrape off food.
- 2. Wash with detergent and warm water.
- 3. Rinse off the soap (soap weakens sanitizer).
From Food Code 4-603.16
When to clean food-contact surfaces
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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
K044 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
1 pointMarked complied on Nov 25, 2025
Food Code 6-101.11
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Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair
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Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
Food Code 4-101.11
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Equipment in good repair
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EarlierFeb 5, 2025Routine inspection95 out of 100
4 violations listed.
Violations (4)
No menu note about raw or undercooked food
The department's words
K019 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
2 points
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
1 point
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
EarlierMay 15, 2024Inspection Follow-Up95 out of 100
4 violations listed.
Violations (4)
The department's words
K005 Hands clean and properly washed; gloves used properly
2 points
No menu note about raw or undercooked food
The department's words
K019 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
1 point
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 point
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
EarlierApr 29, 2024Routine inspection84 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
No menu note about raw or undercooked food
The department's words
K019 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
2 points
The department's words
K001 Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card
2 points
The department's words
K005 Hands clean and properly washed; gloves used properly
2 points
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
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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
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
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
EarlierJul 5, 2023Inspection Follow-Up97 out of 100
3 violations listed.
Violations (3)
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 pointMarked complied on Jul 19, 2023
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 pointMarked complied on Jul 5, 2023
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K030 Food storage; food storage containers identified
1 point
EarlierJun 15, 2023Routine inspection83 out of 100
11 violations listed.
Violations (11)
No certified food protection manager on record
The department's words
K108 Food manager certification
2 points
The department's words
K005 Hands clean and properly washed; gloves used properly
2 points
No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
K021 Hot and cold water available
2 points
The department's words
K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
2 points
The department's words
K001 Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card
2 points
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
2 points
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
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
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
EarlierNov 17, 2021Routine inspection96 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
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
EarlierAug 2, 2021Routine inspection88 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 points
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
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
EarlierMar 25, 2021Routine inspection86 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 points
No certified food protection manager on record
The department's words
K108 Food manager certification
2 points
The department's words
K001 Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card
2 points
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
Show 1 more
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
EarlierFeb 18, 2020Routine inspection96 out of 100
4 violations listed.
Violations (4)
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K029 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
1 pointMarked complied on Feb 18, 2020
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K030 Food storage; food storage containers identified
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 pointMarked complied on Feb 18, 2020
EarlierSep 20, 2019Routine inspection93 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
The department's words
K006 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
2 pointsMarked complied on Sep 20, 2019
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 pointMarked complied on Sep 20, 2019
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
EarlierMar 13, 2019Routine inspection91 out of 100
5 violations listed.
Violations (5)
The department's words
K013 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
4 pointsMarked complied on Mar 13, 2019
Time as a control not marked or logged
The department's words
K008 Time as a public health control (TPHC); procedures & records
2 pointsMarked complied on Mar 13, 2019
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 pointMarked complied on Mar 13, 2019
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K030 Food storage; food storage containers identified
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
EarlierJul 13, 2018Routine inspection89 out of 100
6 violations listed.
Violations (6)
The department's words
K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
4 pointsMarked complied on Jul 13, 2018
The department's words
K013 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
2 pointsMarked complied on Jul 13, 2018
No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
K021 Hot and cold water available
2 points
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K029 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
1 point
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
Show 1 more
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
EarlierFeb 22, 2018Routine inspection87 out of 100
8 violations listed.
Violations (8)
The department's words
K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
4 pointsMarked complied on Feb 22, 2018
No hot or cold water at a sink
The department's words
K021 Hot and cold water available
2 points
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
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K029 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
1 point
Show 3 more
Dish sink or dish machine not set up right
The department's words
K034 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
1 pointMarked complied on Feb 22, 2018
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K044 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
1 point
EarlierSep 5, 2017Routine inspection90 out of 100
6 violations listed.
Violations (6)
Time as a control not marked or logged
The department's words
K008 Time as a public health control (TPHC); procedures & records
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
Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning
The department's words
K043 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
1 point
Show 1 more
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
EarlierFeb 21, 2017Routine inspection90 out of 100
6 violations listed.
Violations (6)
The department's words
K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
4 pointsMarked complied on Feb 21, 2017
Time as a control not marked or logged
The department's words
K008 Time as a public health control (TPHC); procedures & records
2 pointsMarked complied on Feb 21, 2017
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
1 point
The department's words
K026 Approved thawing methods used, frozen food
1 point
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 point
Show 1 more
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
EarlierMay 11, 2016Routine inspection86 out of 100
8 violations listed.
Violations (8)
Proper cooking time & temperatures
The department's words
K010 Proper cooking time & temperatures
4 pointsMarked complied on May 11, 2016
Eating or drinking in a food area
The department's words
K004 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
2 points
Time as a control not marked or logged
The department's words
K008 Time as a public health control (TPHC); procedures & records
2 points
The department's words
K001 Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card
2 points
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 point
Show 3 more
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
1 point
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
EarlierMar 3, 2016Billable Follow-Up98 out of 100
2 violations listed.
Violations (2)
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
EarlierFeb 25, 2016Inspection Follow-Up80 out of 100
5 violations listed.
Violations (5)
Conditional Pass - Follow-up
The department's words
K054 Conditional Pass - Follow-up
12 points
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
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
EarlierFeb 17, 2016Routine inspection78 out of 100
13 violations listed.
Violations (13)
The department's words
K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
4 pointsMarked complied on Feb 17, 2016
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
4 pointsMarked complied on Feb 17, 2016
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
The department's words
K005 Hands clean and properly washed; gloves used properly
2 points
Show 8 more
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
Signs posted; last inspection report available
The department's words
K047 Signs posted; last inspection report available
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
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
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
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
EarlierFeb 24, 2015Inspection Follow-Up95 out of 100
4 violations listed.
Violations (4)
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
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
1 point
EarlierFeb 10, 2015Routine inspection78 out of 100
13 violations listed.
Violations (13)
The department's words
K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
4 pointsMarked complied on Feb 10, 2015
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
4 pointsMarked complied on Feb 10, 2015
The department's words
K001 Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card
2 points
Time as a control not marked or logged
The department's words
K008 Time as a public health control; procedures & records
2 points
No certified food protection manager on record
The department's words
K108 Food manager certification
2 points
Show 8 more
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K030 Food storage; food storage containers identified
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
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K027 Food separated and protected
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
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
1 point
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 point
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.
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- Restaurant/Market
- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- 94 out of 100
- Source
- City of Pasadena Public Health Department
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