Scores higher than 6% of South El Monte restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits▼ Declining
Repeat issue. Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. See the history.
What inspectors found
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
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
Serious · real illness risk
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
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F009 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Ventilation or lighting needs improvementMinor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repairMinor · 1 pt
Sleeping quarters issueMinor · 1 pt
Inspection history
84 · Sep '24 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 3 minor or admin
90 · Mar '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 7 minor or admin
The bottom line
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. Scored 84, a B, and slipping from 90. 3 serious issues last visit, the worst being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized.
Cleaner options nearby
Restaurants within about half a mile that scored 95 or higher with nothing serious on the last visit.
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Sep 9, 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. We translate the official LA County Public Health record; we don't change it. We update from the county's records as new inspections and grade changes post, usually within about a week of a visit. This is the latest the county has on file for this place.