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EL NICA RESTAURANT

2212 W PICO BLVD · Los Angeles
82 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
929482
Dec '23Feb '25Jan '26
What inspectors found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.
LA County code F124 · 11 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
82 · Jan '26 · 1 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
+ 5 minor or admin
94 · Feb '25 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 3 minor or admin
92 · Dec '23 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 82, a B, and slipping from 92. One severe issue last visit: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jan 22, 2026
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.