Scores higher than 96% of Monterey Park restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits
Repeat issue. Food-temperature problems flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. See the history.
A surprise inspection on Jul 2025 scored 82, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 99 above is the owner-requested re-check on Aug 2025.
The current grade A comes from a re-inspection on Aug 2025 that scored 99. At that score, no serious violations remained. What the earlier surprise visit found is below.
What the surprise visit found · Jul 2025 · scored 82
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
Serious · real illness risk
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F005 · 2 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
No warning for raw or undercooked items
Menus must flag raw or undercooked dishes so at-risk diners can choose safely, mostly an advisory item.
LA County code F058 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Plumbing needs repairMinor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or wornMinor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repairMinor · 1 pt
Inspection history
82 · Jul '25 · 4 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• No warning for raw or undercooked items
+ 3 minor or admin
91 · Feb '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Food-temperature problems flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. Currently 99, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 82, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
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
Aug 6, 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. 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.