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Tasty Zone Bbq

523 S SAN GABRIEL BLVD · San Gabriel
Currently closed by the health department
Shut down on 08/10/2026 for vermin infestation. A closure is an on-the-spot call for an imminent hazard, separate from the routine score below; the county clears a place to reopen once it's fixed.
80 /100
County grade
B
From an earlier inspection · this place is currently closed
Scores higher than 1% of San Gabriel restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits ▲ Improving
73758080Dec '23May '24Apr '25Sep '25
Repeat issue. Handwashing problems flagged in 3 of the last 4 inspections. See the history.
What inspectors 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
Also noted
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or 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
80 · Sep '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 13 minor or admin
80 · Apr '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
+ 16 minor or admin
75 · May '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
+ 16 minor or admin
73 · Dec '23 · 2 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Eating, drinking, or tobacco use in the wrong place
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 15 minor or admin
The bottom line
Handwashing problems flagged in 3 of the last 4 inspections. Scored 80, a B, and improving from 73. One serious issue last visit: cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized.
Cleaner options nearby
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Sep 17, 2025
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