Scores higher than 6% of Montebello restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits▼ Declining
Repeat issue. Handwashing problems flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. See the history.
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 F106 · 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
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
Plumbing or drainage issueMinor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurateMinor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvementMinor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaningMinor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approvedMinor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repairMinor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attentionMinor · 1 pt
Garbage not handled properlyMinor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attentionMinor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certifiedPaperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
81 · Jul '26 · 2 serious
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 10 minor or admin
90 · Apr '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Handwashing problems flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. Scored 81 on 07/29/2026, a B. 2 serious issues last visit, the worst being hands not washed or gloves misused. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Cleaner options nearby
Restaurants within about half a mile that scored 95 or higher with nothing serious on the last visit.
We'll email you if a future inspection knocks it down a grade. Nothing else.
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jul 29, 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. We translate the official LA County Public Health record; we don't change it. We update from the county's records as new inspections and grade changes post, usually within about a week of a visit. This score is the county's most recent for this place, from Jul 29, 2026.