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MR CHOPSTICKS BBQ RESTAURANT

10990 LOWER AZUSA RD 10 · El Monte
93 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
93807093
Jul '23Sep '24Nov '24
A surprise inspection on Nov 2024 scored 70, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 93 above is the owner-requested re-check on Nov 2024.
What the surprise visit found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 11 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
Minor & admin · low risk
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Garbage not handled properly Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Required signs or inspection report not posted Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
70 · Nov '24 · 2 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food from an unapproved supplier
+ 14 minor or admin
80 · Sep '24 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 5 minor or admin
93 · Jul '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 93, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 70 with a severe issue: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Nov 20, 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.