Chinatown Express

252 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004

Passed · Jan 29, 2026 Directions
88
Good BiteKarma score 88 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 2024.
  • Last inspected Jan 29, 2026: passed with 5 violations.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 2 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jan 29

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
  3. 2024
  4. Passed Dec 12

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible
    • Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
    • Minor Impoundment of unsanitary equipment or food

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