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CONTINENTAL GOURMET

12921 S PRAIRIE AVE · Hawthorne
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
91979090
Oct '24Oct '24Oct '25Oct '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
Hot or cold water was not adequate at a sink, which makes cleaning and handwashing less effective.
LA County code F122 · 4 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 F108 · 2 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F106 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
90 · Oct '25 · 3 serious
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
+ 2 minor or admin
90 · Oct '25 · 3 serious
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
+ 2 minor or admin
97 · Oct '24 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
91 · Oct '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A. 3 serious issues last visit, the worst being hot or cold water not adequate at a sink. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Oct 10, 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.