GARAGE KITCHEN

123 N LINCOLN AVE · Monterey Park

Owner-requested re-check · a B

A surprise inspection on Feb 2026 scored 75, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 84 above is the owner-requested re-check on Mar 2026.

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 · 4 pts

Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized

Dirty food-contact surfaces can pass germs to your food, so this one matters.

LA County code F115 · 4 pts

Several serious violations at once

Multiple serious problems together add up to a higher overall risk to your health.

LA County code F153 · 3 pts

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

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

Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt

Foods not kept separated or protected Minor · 1 pt

Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt

Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt

Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt

Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt

Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt

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

The bottom line

Currently 84, a B, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 75, the worst issue being food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.