Empire Liquor

8710 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242

Passed · Mar 12, 2026 Directions
81
Good BiteKarma score 81 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 1 of 1 graded inspection since 2026.
  • Last inspected Mar 12, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 1 critical.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 1 visit

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Mar 12

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Notification of intent to suspend
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use

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