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EL CHOLO CAFE

1121 S WESTERN AVE · Los Angeles
98 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▲ Improving
83939498
Aug '23May '24Feb '25Sep '25
What inspectors found
No serious issues last visit
Nothing on the latest inspection that poses a real illness risk.
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
98 · Sep '25 · clean
+ 2 minor or admin
94 · Feb '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 4 minor or admin
93 · May '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 3 minor or admin
83 · Aug '23 · 2 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 2 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 98, a clean A, and improving from 83. No serious issues last visit. Looks clean.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Sep 4, 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.