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Al Chile Pelon Mexican Food

4565 ARTESIA BLVD · Lawndale
90 /100
County grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Scores higher than 4% of Lawndale restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits ▲ Improving
8290Jul '24May '25
Repeat issue. Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. See the history.
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
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. Scored 90, a low A, and improving from 82. One serious issue last visit: cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized.
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
May 8, 2025
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