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MARIE CALLENDER'S #142

15466 S WESTERN AVE · Gardena
92 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
908192
Jul '23Sep '24
A surprise inspection on Sep 2024 scored 81, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 92 above is the owner-requested re-check on Sep 2024.
What the surprise visit 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
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F005 · 2 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
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Worker cleanliness or hair restraint issue Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
81 · Sep '24 · 2 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 10 minor or admin
90 · Jul '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 92, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 81, the worst issue being food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Sep 21, 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.