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MR LAN BBQ

1277 E VALLEY BLVD · Alhambra
90 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9290988090
Apr '23Feb '24Sep '24Aug '25
A surprise inspection on Aug 2025 scored 80, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on Oct 2025.
What the surprise visit 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 from an unapproved supplier
Food should come from inspected sources, and unknown ones carry more risk of contamination.
LA County code F015 · 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
Shellfish tags or condition not in order
Shellfish records and condition must be tracked so a contaminated batch can be traced, which matters for safety.
LA County code F016 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
80 · Aug '25 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food from an unapproved supplier
• Several serious violations at once
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
+ 6 minor or admin
98 · Sep '24 · clean
+ 2 minor or admin
90 · Feb '24 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 7 minor or admin
92 · Apr '23 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 90, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 80, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Oct 1, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.