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EL HUARACHE DE DONA CHELA INC

10956 MAIN ST · El Monte
98 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
96908398
Apr '23Mar '24Apr '25
A surprise inspection on Apr 2025 scored 83, flagging food from an unapproved supplier. The 98 above is the owner-requested re-check on May 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Food from an unapproved supplier
Food should come from inspected sources, and unknown ones carry more risk of contamination.
LA County code F015 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can spread germs between foods, so this one matters for safety.
LA County code F014 · 2 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
Workers need a working, supplied sink to wash up, and missing soap or access makes good hand hygiene harder.
LA County code F006 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Food not labeled or described honestly Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
83 · Apr '25 · 2 serious
• Food from an unapproved supplier
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 9 minor or admin
90 · Mar '24 · 2 serious
• Food from an unapproved supplier
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 4 minor or admin
96 · Apr '23 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 98, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 83, the worst issue being food from an unapproved supplier. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
May 8, 2025
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.