SERGIO'S TACOS

308 S VAIL AVE · Montebello

Owner-requested re-check · a low A

A surprise inspection on Jun 2024 scored 75, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jul 2024.

Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized

Dirty food-contact surfaces can spread germs between foods, so this one matters for safety.

LA County code F014 · 4 pts

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

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

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

Garbage not handled properly Minor · 1 pt

Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt

Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt

Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt

Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt

Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt

Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt

Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt

Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt

Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt

Required signs or inspection report not posted Paperwork · 1 pt

The bottom line

Currently 90, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 75, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.