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NOODLE CAFE

441 W GARVEY AVE · Monterey Park
84 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
879384
May '24Apr '25Sep '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F005 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food held at an unsafe temperature
Food kept too warm or not cold enough lets bacteria grow, which is a real illness risk.
LA County code F007 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Garbage not handled properly Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
84 · Sep '25 · 2 serious
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 9 minor or admin
93 · Apr '25 · 2 serious
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 1 minor or admin
87 · May '24 · 1 noted
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 9 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 84, a B. 2 serious issues last visit, the worst being hands not washed or gloves misused. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Sep 29, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.