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EL TAURINO

1104 S HOOVER ST · Los Angeles
96 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
95917896
Aug '23Aug '24Aug '25
A surprise inspection on Aug 2025 scored 78, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 96 above is the owner-requested re-check on Sep 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 11 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food held at an unsafe temperature
Food kept too warm or not cold enough lets bacteria grow, which is a real illness risk.
LA County code F007 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Sewage or wastewater not draining properly
Backed-up sewage can contaminate the kitchen, so this is a serious safety concern.
LA County code F022 · 2 pts
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 · 2 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Hot water below the required temperature
The hot water at a sink was not hot enough, which makes proper handwashing and dish sanitizing harder.
LA County code F053 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
78 · Aug '25 · 4 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Sewage or wastewater not draining properly
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 1 minor or admin
91 · Aug '24 · 1 serious
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 3 minor or admin
95 · Aug '23 · clean
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 96, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 78 with a severe issue: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Sep 9, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.