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EL PESCADOR RESTAURANT #9

5230 N FIGUEROA ST · Los Angeles
81 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9781
May '24Jul '25
What inspectors found
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 · 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
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F005 · 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
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
No warning for raw or undercooked items
Menus must flag raw or undercooked dishes so at-risk diners can choose safely, mostly an advisory item.
LA County code F058 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
81 · Jul '25 · 4 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Several serious violations at once
• No warning for raw or undercooked items
+ 1 minor or admin
97 · May '24 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 81, a B, and slipping from 97. 4 serious issues last visit, the worst being food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jul 17, 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.