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EL CAPORAL #3

8450 LAUREL CANYON BLVD · Sun Valley
92 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
979792
Apr '23Oct '23Sep '24
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
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Frozen food thawed improperly Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
92 · Sep '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 6 minor or admin
97 · Oct '23 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
97 · Apr '23 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 92, a low A, and slipping from 97. 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
Sep 30, 2024
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.