[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on December 9 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]
The County of Los Angeles Public Health performed strict food safety inspections across eateries in L.A. and its county areas. Spicy Charm was cited for a range of health violations. Health inspectors prepared the report and ordered its closure following signs of vermin at the facility.
Spicy Charm
- Where: 529 E Valley Blvd Unit 138-B, San Gabriel, CA 91776, United States
- When: December 9, 2025
Spicy Charm serves a wide selection of Chinese dishes in Los Angeles County. Some popular dishes include mala xiang guo, dry pot, butternut squash, quail eggs, and lotus roots.
Spicy Charm’s latest report by the County of Los Angeles Public Health mentions the following violations:
- The Chinese food facility lacked proper handwashing facilities during the inspection.
- According to the report, proper hot and cold holding temperatures were not maintained.
- The report cited food contact surfaces were not clean and sanitized at the Chinese food establishment.
- Hot and cold water were not available at Spicy Charm, the report also noted.
- The report highlighted that the Chinese food establishment was not following the required guidelines regarding eliminating insects/rodents/birds/animals at restaurants.
- Non-food contact surfaces were dirty during the inspection on Tuesday.
- The restaurant did not follow the requirements for approved equipment/utensils in the area.
- Inadequate lighting and ventilation were noted in the report of the Chinese facility.
- The report mentioned violations of plumbing requirements at the food establishment.
- Garbage was not disposed properly.
- The guidelines for proper construction/supply/cleaning of toilet facilities were not maintained.
- The requirements for proper building, maintaining, and cleaning floors, walls, and ceilings at were violated.
- The report mentioned impoundment, voluntary disposal, and sampling of food items.
The Chinese food establishment is expected to take corrective action based on the listed violations.
