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BLACK BEAR DINER

24021 HAWTHORNE BLVD · Torrance
94 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
918294
Apr '24Jun '25
A surprise inspection on Jun 2025 scored 82, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 94 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jul 2025.
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 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
It means multiple major problems were found together, which raises the overall risk to diners.
LA County code F054 · 3 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Garbage not handled properly Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
82 · Jun '25 · 3 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Several serious violations at once
+ 7 minor or admin
91 · Apr '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 94, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 82, 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
Jul 1, 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.