Legend Hot Chicken

4131 Woodruff Ave S, Lakewood, CA 90713

Passed · May 1, 2026 Directions
78
Fair BiteKarma score 78 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 2023.
  • Last inspected May 1, 2026: passed with 6 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 2 times, plus 6 other repeat issues.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed May 1

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations
    • Minor Signs posted; last inspection report available
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Permits available
  3. 2024
  4. Passed Oct 9

    Routine Inspection

    11 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
    • Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices
    • Minor Food properly stored; food storage containers identified
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Impoundment of unsanitary equipment or food
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
  5. 2023
  6. Passed Dec 14

    Routine Inspection

    12 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Food safety certification
    • Minor Personal cleanliness and hair restraints
    • Minor Food properly stored; food storage containers identified
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible
    • Minor Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Impoundment of unsanitary equipment or food
    • Minor Hot water available

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