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Sham Tseng Bbq And Seafood

634 W GARVEY AVE · Monterey Park
Recently closed by the health department. Shut down on 07/24/2026 for vermin infestation, then reopened 07/29/2026 once the county cleared the hazard. Separate from the routine score below.
74 /100
County grade
C
True inspection score · a C
Scores higher than 2% of Monterey Park restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
758074Feb '25Feb '25Jul '26
Repeat issue. Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. See the history.
The score above is the county's current record, from an inspection on Jul 24, 2026. We don't have that inspection's violation breakdown yet — see the county's record for the specifics. Below is what we found on the prior inspection.
From the prior inspection · Feb '25 · scored 80
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
Serious · real illness risk
Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
When food sits out on a timer instead of by temperature, the timing has to be logged correctly to stay safe.
LA County code F008 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
It means multiple major problems were found together, which raises the overall risk to diners.
LA County code F054 · 3 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Shellfish tags or condition not in order
Shellfish records and condition must be tracked so a contaminated batch can be traced, which matters for safety.
LA County code F016 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly 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
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
74 · Jul '26 · breakdown pending
We have this inspection's score but not its violation list yet. See the county record for the specifics.
80 · Feb '25 · 5 serious
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
+ 3 minor or admin
75 · Feb '25 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Several serious violations at once
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
+ 11 minor or admin
The bottom line
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. Scored 74 (grade C) on 07/24/2026, the county's latest. We don't have this inspection's violation breakdown yet; see the official county record for the specifics.
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jul 24, 2026
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. We translate the official LA County Public Health record; we don't change it. We update from the county's records as new inspections and grade changes post, usually within about a week of a visit. This score is the county's most recent for this place, from Jul 24, 2026.
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