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La Mexicana Restaurant

82 /100
County grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Scores higher than 3% of Compton restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
80849682Oct '25Oct '25Jan '26Jan '26
Repeat issue. Handwashing problems flagged in 4 of the last 4 inspections, though never as a serious violation. See the history.
What inspectors found
No serious issues last visit
Nothing on the latest inspection that poses a real illness risk.
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F110 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
Workers need a working, supplied sink to wash up, and missing soap or access makes good hand hygiene harder.
LA County code F107 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Garbage not handled properly Minor · 1 pt
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention 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 · 2 noted
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 12 minor or admin
96 · Jan '26 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 2 minor or admin
84 · Oct '25 · 1 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 3 minor or admin
80 · Oct '25 · 1 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Handwashing problems flagged in 4 of the last 4 inspections. Scored 82, a B. No serious issues last visit.
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jan 7, 2026
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