Ten Pin Lane Rest & Lounge
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Ten Pin Lane Rest & Lounge has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 23, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Ten Pin Lane Rest & Lounge's latest score of 61 falls below the South Pasadena average of 64. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bib outside near side entrance **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored above hot dogs. Operator moved to lower level. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in beer coolers behind bar used to store pitchers and glasses have accumulation of liquid in bottom. Operator cleaned coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Sink on left in women's restroom runs for 12 seconds. **Repeat Violation**
27-14-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
61
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water faucet located near side entrance missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table is soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar are used to fill pitcher with water. Ice stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in bar area. Discussed with operator purpose of hand washing sinks. Operator melted ice.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Two containers of blue soap on service sink containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored above oranges in reach-in cooler near ice machine.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach-in cooler n prep area.
08B-49-4
Basic - Ceiling tile above service sink has water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to ice machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service sour cream container to toss chicken.
25-32-4
Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Located in both men and women's restrooms.
27-14-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle in women's restroom.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 100ppm. Operator refilled wiping cloth solution. Rechecked reading 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen is rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice.
14-18-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
32
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee begin cooking without wash hands. I educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in hand sink at bar area. Educated employee **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta made more than 24 hours not dated. Employees dated items **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Ice cream container used for Tomato sauce.
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor side of beer cooler.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Tomato sauce in container labeled ice cream.
02D-01-5
52
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bottle of degreaser **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
82
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ten Pin Lane Rest & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ten Pin Lane Rest & Lounge on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ten Pin Lane Rest & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ten Pin Lane Rest & Lounge.
How does Ten Pin Lane Rest & Lounge compare to other restaurants in South Pasadena?
Ten Pin Lane Rest & Lounge most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the South Pasadena average of 64.
Has Ten Pin Lane Rest & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ten Pin Lane Rest & Lounge have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ten Pin Lane Rest & Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ten Pin Lane Rest & Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ten Pin Lane Rest & Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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