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LA CHISPA DE ORO

2217 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE · Los Angeles
84 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9084
Dec '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 · 4 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Required signs or inspection report not posted Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
84 · Sep '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 9 minor or admin
90 · Dec '23 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 84, a B, and slipping from 90. 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 18, 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.