Downey Pizza Co

9026 E Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90241

Passed re-check · Jul 1, 2026 Directions
67
Poor BiteKarma score 67 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 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected Jul 1, 2026: passed with 3 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Hot and cold water available, cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
  • #7 in Downey's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jul 1

    Owner Requested Reinspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
  3. Passed Jun 12

    Routine Inspection

    14 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Proper cooking time and temperatures
    • Critical No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Personal cleanliness and hair restraints
    • Minor Food storage; food storage containers identified
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
    • Minor Permit suspended, revoked, or modified
    • Minor Food safety certification
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Jul 23

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Impoundment of unsanitary equipment or food
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
    • Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices

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