John's Kabobs 2

5538 Whittier Blvd, Commerce, CA 90022

Passed re-check · Nov 25, 2025 Directions
74
Fair BiteKarma score 74 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2023.
  • Last inspected Nov 25, 2025: passed with 6 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage, cited 2 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
  • 4 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2025
  2. Passed Nov 25

    Owner Requested Reinspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
    • Minor Food properly labeled and honestly presented
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
  3. Passed Nov 18

    Routine Inspection

    12 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use
    • Critical Hot and cold water available
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Thermometers provided and accurate
    • Minor Signs posted; last inspection report available
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained; used; test equipment
    • Minor Food safety certification
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
    • Minor Multiple major critical violations /increased risk to public health
  4. Passed Apr 2

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
    • Minor Food safety certification
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
  5. 2023
  6. Passed Nov 27

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair

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