ARAX

316 W BEVERLY BLVD · Montebello

Owner-requested re-check · a low A

A surprise inspection on Mar 2026 scored 71, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 93 above is the owner-requested re-check on Mar 2026.

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

Food not in safe, wholesome condition

It means food was contaminated or in bad condition, which can actually make you sick.

LA County code F114 · 4 pts

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 · 4 pts

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

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

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 F107 · 2 pt

Foods not kept separated or protected Minor · 1 pt

Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt

Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt

Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt

Food not labeled or described honestly Minor · 1 pt

Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt

Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt

Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt

Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt

Plan review issue Paperwork · 1 pt

The bottom line

Currently 93, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 71, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.