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SAIGONESE KITCHEN

10012 GARVEY AVE # 1 · El Monte
93 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
889393
Jan '26Feb '26
A surprise inspection on Jan 2026 scored 88. The 93 above is the owner-requested re-check on Feb 2026.
What the surprise visit found
No serious issues last visit
Nothing on the latest inspection that poses a real illness risk.
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
Hot or cold water was not adequate at a sink, which makes cleaning and handwashing less effective.
LA County code F122 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Worker cleanliness or hair restraint issue Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
93 · Feb '26 · 1 noted
• Eating, drinking, or tobacco use in the wrong place
+ 5 minor or admin
88 · Jan '26 · 1 noted
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
+ 9 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 93, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. A surprise visit recently scored 88. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Feb 5, 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. Official LA County Public Health data, translated, not changed. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.