Scores higher than 91% of Montebello restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits
A surprise inspection on Apr 2025 scored 74, flagging food kept by the clock, not tracked right. The 98 above is the owner-requested re-check on Apr 2025.
The current grade A comes from a re-inspection on Apr 2025 that scored 98. At that score, no serious violations remained. What the earlier surprise visit found is below.
What the surprise visit found · Apr 2025 · scored 74
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
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
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
Serious · real illness risk
Food held at an unsafe temperature
Food kept too warm or not cold enough lets bacteria grow, which is a real illness risk.
LA County code F007 · 2 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
Hot water below the required temperature
The hot water at a sink was not hot enough, which makes proper handwashing and dish sanitizing harder.
LA County code F053 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Worker cleanliness or hair restraint issueMinor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repairMinor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repairMinor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperlyMinor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repairMinor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledgePaperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
98 · Apr '25 · clean
+ 2 minor or admin
74 · Apr '25 · 4 serious
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 98, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 74, the worst issue being food kept by the clock, not tracked right. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Cleaner options nearby
Restaurants within about half a mile that scored 95 or higher with nothing serious on the last visit.
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Risk tier
Restaurant · Low risk
Last inspected
Apr 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. 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 is the latest the county has on file for this place.