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Black Cow Cafe

2219 HONOLULU AVE · Montrose
90 /100
County grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Scores higher than 0% of Montrose restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
90938190Jul '23Aug '24Oct '25May '26
Repeat issue. Food-temperature problems flagged in 2 of the last 4 inspections. See the history.
What inspectors found
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 F108 · 4 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or protected Minor · 1 pt
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
Inspection history
90 · May '26 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 6 minor or admin
81 · Oct '25 · 3 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
+ 8 minor or admin
93 · Aug '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 4 minor or admin
90 · Jul '23 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Food-temperature problems flagged in 2 of the last 4 inspections. Scored 90, a low A. One serious issue last visit: food held at an unsafe temperature.
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
May 28, 2026
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