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BIG WOK CHINESE FAST FOOD

3253 SANTA ANITA AVE B · El Monte
95 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
907795
Aug '24Dec '25
A surprise inspection on Dec 2025 scored 77, flagging food not in safe, wholesome condition. The 95 above is the owner-requested re-check on Dec 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means food was contaminated or in bad condition, which can actually make you sick.
LA County code F114 · 4 pts
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
Serious · real illness risk
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F110 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
Multiple serious problems together add up to a higher overall risk to your health.
LA County code F153 · 3 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
77 · Dec '25 · 4 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Several serious violations at once
+ 7 minor or admin
90 · Aug '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 95, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 77, the worst issue being food not in safe, wholesome condition. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Dec 29, 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.