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CHINATOWN EXPRESS

2125 S ATLANTIC BLVD · Monterey Park
83 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
94907683
Nov '23Sep '24Feb '25Dec '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can pass germs to your food, so this one matters.
LA County code F115 · 4 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
Hot or cold water was not adequate at a sink, which makes cleaning and handwashing less effective.
LA County code F122 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Frozen food thawed improperly Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Required signs or inspection report not posted Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
83 · Dec '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
+ 11 minor or admin
76 · Feb '25 · 2 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 7 minor or admin
90 · Sep '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 6 minor or admin
94 · Nov '23 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 83, a B, and slipping from 94. One serious issue last visit: cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Dec 3, 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.