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El Cafe Talito

74 /100
County grade
C
True inspection score · a C
Scores higher than 1% of Commerce restaurants on Cleanplate
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F009 · 4 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 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
It means multiple major problems were found together, which raises the overall risk to diners.
LA County code F054 · 3 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 F005 · 2 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 · 2 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food from an unapproved supplier
Food should come from inspected sources, and unknown ones carry more risk of contamination.
LA County code F015 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
74 · Aug '24 · 6 serious
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food from an unapproved supplier
+ 9 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 74, a C. 6 serious issues last visit, the worst being food not cooled down quickly enough.
Cleaner options nearby
Restaurants within about half a mile that scored 95 or higher with nothing serious on the last visit.
95
Carl's Jr
Commerce · grade A
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Aug 22, 2024
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