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BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE

1716 MONTEBELLO TOWN CTR · Montebello
93 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
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Jan '24Apr '25Dec '25Jan '26
A surprise inspection on Jan 2026 scored 83, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 93 above is the owner-requested re-check on Feb 2026.
What the surprise visit found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.
LA County code F124 · 11 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Eating, drinking, or tobacco use in the wrong place
A worker ate, drank, or used tobacco where it could touch food, which can spread germs.
LA County code F105 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
83 · Jan '26 · 1 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Eating, drinking, or tobacco use in the wrong place
+ 4 minor or admin
90 · Dec '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 5 minor or admin
94 · Apr '25 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 2 minor or admin
96 · Jan '24 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 93, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 83 with a severe issue: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Feb 9, 2026
An inspection is a snapshot of one day. A clean score isn't a guarantee, and a low one doesn't mean you'll get sick. Official LA County Public Health data, translated, not changed.