T-KEBOB

168 E GARVEY AVE STE B · Monterey Park

Owner-requested re-check · a low A

Last inspected Dec 2023. The score may be out of date, and the place may have closed.

A surprise inspection on Nov 2023 scored 74, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 91 above is the owner-requested re-check on Dec 2023.

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 · 4 pts

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

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

Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt

Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt

Frozen food thawed improperly Minor · 1 pt

Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt

Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt

Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt

Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt

Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt

Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt

Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt

Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt

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

The bottom line

Currently 91, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 74, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.