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HONG KONG CAFE

500 N ATLANTIC BLVD 100A · Monterey Park
86 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
837086
Sep '24Sep '25Dec '25
Scored 70 as recently as Sep 2025. Looks clean now, but it has bounced around.
What inspectors found
No serious issues last visit
Nothing on the latest inspection that poses a real illness risk.
Also noted
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 F110 · 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 F107 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or protected Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
86 · Dec '25 · 2 noted
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 10 minor or admin
70 · Sep '25 · 3 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 7 minor or admin
83 · Sep '24 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Several serious violations at once
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 86, a B. No serious issues last visit. Heads up: it scored 70 as recently as Sep 2025. Clean now, but it's bounced around.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Dec 30, 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.