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LUCKY HUANG BBQ

331 W GARVEY AVE D · Monterey Park
90 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
80886090
Dec '23Apr '24May '25
A surprise inspection on May 2025 scored 60, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on May 2025.
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
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 not in safe, wholesome condition
It means some food was spoiled, damaged, or contaminated, which can make people sick.
LA County code F013 · 4 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 · 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
Moderate · lower risk
Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
Workers need a working, supplied sink to wash up, and missing soap or access makes good hand hygiene harder.
LA County code F006 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Hot water below the required temperature
The hot water at a sink was not hot enough, which makes proper handwashing and dish sanitizing harder.
LA County code F053 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Worker cleanliness or hair restraint issue Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
No manager in charge during the visit Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
60 · May '25 · 5 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Several serious violations at once
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 13 minor or admin
88 · Apr '24 · 1 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
+ 10 minor or admin
80 · Dec '23 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
+ 11 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 90, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 60, 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
May 28, 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.