Express Japan

112 Plaza Dr Fc-10, West Covina, CA 91790

Passed · Feb 4, 2026 Directions
84
Good BiteKarma score 84 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 2024.
  • Last inspected Feb 4, 2026: passed with 6 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use, cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Feb 4

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Jan 7

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: adequate, maintained, properly use, test strips available
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Food safety certification
    • Minor Food properly stored; food storage containers identified
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Aug 13

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Thermometers provided and accurate
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
    • Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
    • Minor Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible

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