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KING CHARCOAL BBQ

220 S GARFIELD AVE · Monterey Park
88 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▲ Improving
817588
Aug '23Jan '25Jan '26
What inspectors found
No serious issues last visit
Nothing on the latest inspection that poses a real illness risk.
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Shellfish tags or storage not in order
Shellfish tracking and handling rules exist to prevent illness, so this is a genuine concern.
LA County code F117 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Frozen food thawed improperly Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
No manager on duty doing required duties Paperwork · 1 pt
Plan review issue Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
88 · Jan '26 · 1 noted
• Shellfish tags or storage not in order
+ 10 minor or admin
75 · Jan '25 · 2 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food from an unapproved supplier
+ 9 minor or admin
81 · Aug '23 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
+ 12 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 88, a B, and improving from 81. No serious issues last visit. Generally fine.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jan 7, 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. Official LA County Public Health data, translated, not changed. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.