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MERIT VEGGIE PLACE

11022 LOWER AZUSA RD · El Monte
95 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▲ Improving
729595
Apr '24Feb '25Mar '26
What inspectors found
No serious issues last visit
Nothing on the latest inspection that poses a real illness risk.
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Food not labeled or described honestly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
95 · Mar '26 · 1 noted
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 3 minor or admin
95 · Feb '25 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
72 · Apr '24 · 2 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 9 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 95, a clean A, and improving from 72. No serious issues last visit. Looks clean.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Mar 18, 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.