A health inspection was conducted at various food establishments in the County of Los Angeles on Tuesday. A Chinese restaurant, Chinese Taste, in the Azusa region was found violating the food safety code. A major violation of vermin infestation led to the closure of the facility until further notice.
Please note that the result mentioned here is from inspections conducted on June 24 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- Chinese Taste is a Chinese restaurant located in Los Angeles County.
- The County of Los Angeles Public Health Department conducted a health inspection at the restaurant on June 24, 2025.
- Many food safety violations led to the temporary closure of the outlet.
Chinese Taste
- Where: 932 E Alosta Ave, Azusa, CA 91702
- When: June 24, 2025
Chinese Taste serves a variety of traditional Chinese dishes. However, the restaurant is now temporarily closed due to failing a health inspection.
The inspecting officer noticed poor condition of the floor, walls, and ceilings in the premises. The nonfood-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized thoroughly, and some kitchen equipment required immediate repair.
The restaurant failed to show a valid food safety certificate to the inspecting officer. During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had an infestation of insects and rodents. The restaurant did not provide accurate thermometers to the staff in the prep area. Without accurate thermometers, staff may be unable to ensure safe food temperatures.
The restaurant needs to provide adequate lighting and ventilation, as per the inspection report. The premises also need to undergo vermin-proofing along with proper cleaning of food contact surfaces. Inadequate handwashing facilities and sinks posed a hygiene issue at the restaurant.
As the restaurant had to face closure, the listed violations need to be addressed at the earliest. As of this report, a follow-up inspection date has not been announced.
