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LAS MARGARITAS RESTAURANT

131 E LA VERNE AVE · Pomona
55 /100
City grade
-
True inspection score · a failing score
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
987355
Apr '24Mar '25Oct '25
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
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 F108 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means food was contaminated or in bad condition, which can actually make you sick.
LA County code F114 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Shellfish tags or storage not in order
Shellfish tracking and handling rules exist to prevent illness, so this is a genuine concern.
LA County code F117 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food from an unapproved supplier
Food should come from inspected sources, so an unknown one raises a real safety concern.
LA County code F116 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can pass germs to your food, so this one matters.
LA County code F115 · 4 pts
Also noted
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
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or protected Minor · 1 pt
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
55 · Oct '25 · 6 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Shellfish tags or storage not in order
• Food from an unapproved supplier
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 11 minor or admin
73 · Mar '25 · 3 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
+ 11 minor or admin
98 · Apr '24 · clean
+ 2 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 55, a failing score, and slipping from 98. 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
Oct 30, 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.