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CARNITAS EL MOMO

1470 MONTEREY PASS RD · Monterey Park
95 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
958495
Aug '23Sep '24
A surprise inspection on Sep 2024 scored 84, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 95 above is the owner-requested re-check on Oct 2024.
What the surprise visit found
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 F007 · 4 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Required signs or inspection report not posted Paperwork · 1 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
84 · Sep '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 11 minor or admin
95 · Aug '23 · clean
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 95, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 84, the worst issue being food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Oct 17, 2024
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.