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MARISCOS EL CAPITAN CORP

620-624 W WHITTIER BLVD · Montebello
91 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
709191
Feb '26Mar '26
A surprise inspection on Feb 2026 scored 70, flagging food kept by the clock, not tracked right. The 91 above is the owner-requested re-check on Mar 2026.
What the surprise visit found
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 F109 · 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 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
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
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.
LA County code F124 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Shellfish tags or storage not in order
Shellfish tracking and handling rules exist to prevent illness, so this is a genuine concern.
LA County code F117 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention 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
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
91 · Mar '26 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 5 minor or admin
70 · Feb '26 · 4 serious
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Several serious violations at once
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
• Shellfish tags or storage not in order
+ 11 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 91, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 70, 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.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Mar 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.