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10903 MAIN ST · El Monte
95 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
908595
Jan '24Apr '25
A surprise inspection on Apr 2025 scored 85. The 95 above is the owner-requested re-check on May 2025.
What the surprise visit found
No serious issues last visit
Nothing on the latest inspection that poses a real illness risk.
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
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Required signs or inspection report not posted Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
85 · Apr '25 · 2 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 10 minor or admin
90 · Jan '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 7 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 95, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. A surprise visit recently scored 85. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
May 12, 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.