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MASONS DUMPLING SHOP

10514 LOWER AZUSA RD · El Monte
90 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
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Jan '24May '25Oct '25
A surprise inspection on Oct 2025 scored 83, flagging food not cooled down quickly enough. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on Nov 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F110 · 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 F108 · 2 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
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.
LA County code F124 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Frozen food thawed improperly Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Food not labeled or described honestly Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Plan review issue Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
83 · Oct '25 · 2 serious
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 7 minor or admin
92 · May '25 · 2 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 3 minor or admin
90 · Jan '24 · 1 noted
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 8 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 90, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 83, the worst issue being food not cooled down quickly enough. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Nov 26, 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.