A health inspection was conducted on Friday at a bar in LA, leading to its closure. The bar was temporarily shut after inspectors found evidence of vermin infestation in the premises. Further, the management and staff at the restaurant will have to fix the issues and face a follow-up inspection before it is allowed to reopen.
Please note that the result mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on June 27 and may not reflect the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- Progress On Main, a full-service bar in El Monte, Los Angeles County, was closed by the health department on June 27.
- The bar was closed after inspectors found a vermin infestation.
- The closure is temporary—until the issues are resolved and a follow-up inspection is completed.
Progress On Main
- Where: 10808 Main St, El Monte, CA 91731
- When: June 27, 2025
Progress on Main is a full-service bar that offers cocktails, beers, and other beverages. It also offers a food menu that includes items like chicken wings and tenders.
Inspectors visited Progress On Main as part of routine inspections conducted by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The restaurant was cited for violating five Good Retail Practices (GRP) provisions and one major violation.
Inspection Findings
The restaurant was cited for a major violation of health code due to a vermin infestation. The relevant section of the California Health and Safety Code specifies that no rodents, insects, birds, or animals should be found on the premises of a food establishment. Progress on Main was found to violate this section and was ordered to close down as a result.
Additional GRP violations included problems with warewashing facilities and unclean nonfood-contact surfaces. Inspectors also noted that the floors, walls, and ceilings were either improperly constructed or in disrepair. The full inspection report can be found online.
Further, the establishment will fix the vermin problem and the other violations while remaining closed. Then there will be a follow-up inspection. The bar will be allowed to resume operation once it gets a go-ahead from the health department.
