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EL TAQUITO

5053 HUNTINGTON DR N · Los Angeles
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9690
Oct '23Dec '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
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement 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
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
90 · Dec '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 7 minor or admin
96 · Oct '23 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A, and slipping from 96. 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
Dec 16, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.