Cafe Mallow

10800 Paramount Blvd # 101, Downey, CA 90241

Passed re-check · Aug 13, 2026 Directions
71
Fair BiteKarma score 71 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 2 of 2 graded inspections since 2026.
  • Last inspected Aug 13, 2026: passed with 7 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing, cited 2 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 2 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 13

    Owner Requested Reinspection

    7 violations
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
  3. Passed Jul 28

    Routine Inspection

    12 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
    • Minor Person in charge present and performs duties
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
    • Minor Thermometers provided and accurate
    • Minor No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained; used; test equipment

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