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EL BARON DE CENTRO AMERICA

4212 W PICO BLVD · Los Angeles
93 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
919093
Apr '24Nov '24Sep '25
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
93 · Sep '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 3 minor or admin
90 · Nov '24 · 2 serious
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 4 minor or admin
91 · Apr '24 · 2 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 93, a low A. 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 2, 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.