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YINTANG RESTAURANT

138 E GARVEY AVE STE C · Monterey Park
91 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
796691
Nov '23Jul '25
A surprise inspection on Jul 2025 scored 66, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 91 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jul 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 11 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means some food was spoiled, damaged, or contaminated, which can make people sick.
LA County code F013 · 4 pts
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
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Garbage not handled properly Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Plan review needed for construction Paperwork · 1 pt
No manager in charge during the visit Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
66 · Jul '25 · 3 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 12 minor or admin
79 · Nov '23 · 3 serious
• No running water available
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
+ 2 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 91, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 66 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
Jul 31, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.