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AL CHILE PELON MEXICAN FOOD

4565 ARTESIA BLVD · Lawndale
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▲ Improving
8290
Jul '24May '25
What inspectors found
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
90 · May '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 6 minor or admin
82 · Jul '24 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A, and improving from 82. One serious issue last visit: cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
May 8, 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. Official LA County Public Health data, translated, not changed.