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DAIKOKUYA

9911 GARVEY AVE · El Monte
100 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
949580100
May '24Nov '24Nov '25
A surprise inspection on Nov 2025 scored 80, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 100 above is the owner-requested re-check on Dec 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.
LA County code F124 · 11 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 F107 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
80 · Nov '25 · 1 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 6 minor or admin
95 · Nov '24 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 3 minor or admin
94 · May '24 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 100, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 80 with a severe issue: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Dec 15, 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.