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LA BAMBA RESTAURANT

14620 HAWTHORNE BLVD · Lawndale
97 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
949297
Jun '23Apr '24Feb '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 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
97 · Feb '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 1 minor or admin
92 · Apr '24 · 1 serious
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
+ 6 minor or admin
94 · Jun '23 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 97, a clean A. 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
Feb 27, 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.