Scores higher than 3% of Sierra Madre restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits▼ Declining
Repeat issue. Food-temperature problems flagged in 2 of the last 4 inspections. See the history.
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
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
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 F007 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
It means multiple major problems were found together, which raises the overall risk to diners.
LA County code F054 · 3 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Eating, drinking, or tobacco use in the wrong place
A worker ate, drank, or used tobacco where it could touch food, which can spread germs.
LA County code F004 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Hot and cold water available
Just a noted observation with no points, nothing to worry about.
LA County code W017 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils worn or not approvedMinor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attentionMinor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled rightMinor · 1 pt
Inspection history
82 · Aug '26 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
• Eating, drinking, or tobacco use in the wrong place
• Hot and cold water available
+ 3 minor or admin
94 · Apr '25 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 4 minor or admin
97 · Nov '23 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
93 · Sep '23 · 1 noted
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Food-temperature problems flagged in 2 of the last 4 inspections. Scored 82 on 08/03/2026, a B. 3 serious issues last visit, the worst being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Cleaner options nearby
Restaurants within about half a mile that scored 95 or higher with nothing serious on the last visit.
We'll email you if a future inspection knocks it down a grade. Nothing else.
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Aug 3, 2026
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. We translate the official LA County Public Health record; we don't change it. We update from the county's records as new inspections and grade changes post, usually within about a week of a visit. This score is the county's most recent for this place, from Aug 3, 2026.