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3500 W RAMONA BLVD · Monterey Park
94 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
93948094
Apr '24Jul '25Mar '26
A surprise inspection on Mar 2026 scored 80, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 94 above is the owner-requested re-check on Mar 2026.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can pass germs to your food, so this one matters.
LA County code F115 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Shellfish tags or storage not in order
Shellfish tracking and handling rules exist to prevent illness, so this is a genuine concern.
LA County code F117 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
Multiple serious problems together add up to a higher overall risk to your health.
LA County code F153 · 3 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.
LA County code F124 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
Hot or cold water was not adequate at a sink, which makes cleaning and handwashing less effective.
LA County code F122 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
80 · Mar '26 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Shellfish tags or storage not in order
• Several serious violations at once
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
+ 5 minor or admin
94 · Jul '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
93 · Apr '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 94, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 80, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Mar 24, 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.