At a glance
CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results
What happened?
94/ 100 · 6 points taken off
No problems found · Routine health department inspection · Mar 11, 2026
Is that a lot?
Most food places here got 1 to 4 points taken off. Zankou Chicken got more than most.
Compared with 992 Pasadena food places. Each place's last routine inspection counts.
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Inspections
From City of Pasadena Public Health Department · 26 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 8, 2026
The health department visited 2 times in the last 12 months (2 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
LatestMar 11, 2026Routine inspection94 out of 100 (Pass)
This one: 94 out of 100 (Pass), inspected Mar 11, 2026.
The data does not list this inspection's violations.
EarlierNov 19, 2025Routine inspection97 out of 100
2 violations listed.
Violations (2)
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
EarlierMay 21, 2024Routine inspection97 out of 100
3 violations listed.
Violations (3)
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
Garbage uncovered or not taken out
The department's words
K042 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
1 point
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
1 point
EarlierSep 20, 2023Routine inspection98 out of 100
2 violations listed.
Violations (2)
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
EarlierSep 6, 2022Routine inspection95 out of 100
3 violations listed.
Violations (3)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
2 pointsMarked complied on Sep 6, 2022
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
EarlierMar 29, 2022Routine inspection93 out of 100
7 violations listed.
Violations (7)
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 pointMarked complied on Mar 29, 2022
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning
The department's words
K043 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
1 pointMarked complied on Mar 29, 2022
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 pointMarked complied on Mar 29, 2022
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
1 pointMarked complied on Mar 29, 2022
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Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K027 Food separated and protected
1 pointMarked complied on Mar 29, 2022
Food on the floor or under drips
The department's words
K030 Food storage; food storage containers identified
1 point
EarlierOct 4, 2021Routine inspection98 out of 100
2 violations listed.
Violations (2)
No backflow test on file
The department's words
K041 Plumbing; proper backflow devices
1 point
Shelves and surfaces need cleaning
The department's words
K033 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
1 point
EarlierJun 11, 2021Inspection Follow-Up99 out of 100
1 violation listed.
Violations (1)
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
1 point
EarlierJun 10, 2021Billable Follow-Up100 out of 100
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierMay 24, 2021Billable Follow-Up44 out of 100
3 violations listed.
Violations (3)
Imminent Health Hazard - Closure
The department's words
K053 Imminent Health Hazard - Closure
26 points
Permit Suspension
The department's words
K051 Permit Suspension
26 points
EarlierMay 17, 2021Billable Follow-Up88 out of 100
1 violation listed.
Violations (1)
Conditional Pass - Follow-up
The department's words
K054 Conditional Pass - Follow-up
12 points
EarlierMay 13, 2021Billable Follow-Up48 out of 100
2 violations listed.
Violations (2)
Permit Suspension
The department's words
K051 Permit Suspension
26 points
Imminent Health Hazard - Closure
The department's words
K053 Imminent Health Hazard - Closure
26 points
EarlierMay 12, 2021Billable Follow-Up44 out of 100
6 violations listed.
Violations (6)
Permit Suspension
The department's words
K051 Permit Suspension
26 points
Imminent Health Hazard - Closure
The department's words
K053 Imminent Health Hazard - Closure
26 points
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
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K038 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated area, usage
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
EarlierMay 12, 2021Routine inspection74 out of 100
1 violation listed.
Violations (1)
Permit Suspension
The department's words
K051 Permit Suspension
26 points
EarlierMay 11, 2021Routine inspection64 out of 100
5 violations listed.
Violations (5)
Imminent Health Hazard - Closure
The department's words
K053 Imminent Health Hazard - Closure
26 points
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
EarlierJan 27, 2020Routine inspection93 out of 100
4 violations listed.
Violations (4)
The department's words
K013 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
4 pointsMarked complied on Jan 27, 2020
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 point
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 pointMarked complied on Jan 27, 2020
EarlierSep 9, 2019Routine inspection90 out of 100
4 violations listed.
Violations (4)
Cooked food not cooled in time
The department's words
K009 Proper cooling methods
4 pointsMarked complied on Sep 9, 2019
The department's words
K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
4 pointsMarked complied on Sep 9, 2019
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
EarlierFeb 20, 2019Routine inspection94 out of 100
5 violations listed.
Violations (5)
Cooked food not cooled in time
The department's words
K009 Proper cooling methods
2 pointsMarked complied on Feb 20, 2019
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 pointMarked complied on Feb 20, 2019
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 pointMarked complied on Feb 20, 2019
The department's words
K032 Food properly labeled & honestly presented
1 point
EarlierJul 24, 2018Routine inspection90 out of 100
6 violations listed.
Violations (6)
The department's words
K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
4 pointsMarked complied on Jul 24, 2018
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
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
1 pointMarked complied on Jul 24, 2018
Show 1 more
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K029 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
1 point
EarlierMar 7, 2018Routine inspection88 out of 100
9 violations listed.
Violations (9)
The department's words
K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
4 pointsMarked complied on Mar 7, 2018
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K044 Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
1 pointMarked complied on Mar 7, 2018
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
Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food
The department's words
K027 Food separated and protected
1 point
Show 4 more
Hood filters need cleaning
The department's words
K038 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated area, usage
1 point
Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food
The department's words
K029 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
1 point
Wiping cloths left out of sanitizer
The department's words
K040 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
1 pointMarked complied on Mar 7, 2018
The department's words
K032 Food properly labeled & honestly presented
1 point
EarlierOct 16, 2017Routine inspection97 out of 100
2 violations listed.
Violations (2)
The department's words
K032 Food properly labeled & honestly presented
1 point
EarlierMar 8, 2017Routine inspection97 out of 100
2 violations listed.
Violations (2)
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; good repair, capacity
1 point
EarlierNov 16, 2015Routine inspection94 out of 100
3 violations listed.
Violations (3)
Time as a control not marked or logged
The department's words
K008 Time as a public health control; procedures & records
4 pointsMarked complied on Nov 16, 2015
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
EarlierJul 20, 2015Inspection Follow-Up96 out of 100
3 violations listed.
Violations (3)
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
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
EarlierJul 16, 2015Routine inspection62 out of 100
19 violations listed.
Violations (19)
The department's words
K005 Hands clean and properly washed; gloves used properly
4 pointsMarked complied on Jul 16, 2015
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right
The department's words
K014 Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
4 pointsMarked complied on Jul 16, 2015
Proper cooking time & temperatures
The department's words
K010 Proper cooking time & temperatures
4 pointsMarked complied on Jul 16, 2015
The department's words
K007 Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
4 pointsMarked complied on Jul 16, 2015
Cooked food not cooled in time
The department's words
K009 Proper cooling methods
4 pointsMarked complied on Jul 16, 2015
Show 14 more
The department's words
K001 Demonstration of knowledge; food handler card
2 points
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; procedures & records
2 points
Restroom not stocked or needs cleaning
The department's words
K043 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
1 point
Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed
The department's words
K036 Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
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
Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair
The department's words
K045 Floors, walls and ceilings: built and maintained
1 point
The department's words
K024 Person in charge present and performs duties
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
Signs posted; last inspection report available
The department's words
K047 Signs posted; last inspection report available
1 point
Thermometer missing or reading wrong
The department's words
K039 Thermometers provided and accurate within 2 degrees
1 point
EarlierOct 7, 2014Routine inspection98 out of 100
2 violations listed.
Violations (2)
Equipment in poor repair
The department's words
K035 Equipment/Utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
1 point
Hair, rings or clothing not kept food-ready
The department's words
K025 Personal cleanliness and hair restraints
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.
- Listed as
- Restaurant/Market
- Inspection type
- Routine inspection
- Result
- 94 out of 100 (Pass)
- Source
- City of Pasadena Public Health Department
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