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STACKS PANCAKE HOUSE

10300 LOWER AZUSA RD · El Monte
82 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
908082
Feb '24Apr '25Aug '25
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
Moderate · lower risk
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F009 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Worker cleanliness or hair restraint issue Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Frozen food thawed improperly Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
82 · Aug '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 9 minor or admin
80 · Apr '25 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 13 minor or admin
90 · Feb '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 82, a B, and slipping from 90. 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
Aug 21, 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.