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EL POLLO INKA

15400 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE #D · Lawndale
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
90819190
May '23Mar '24Mar '25Feb '26
What inspectors 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 F108 · 4 pts
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
90 · Feb '26 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 4 minor or admin
91 · Mar '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 5 minor or admin
81 · Mar '24 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
+ 7 minor or admin
90 · May '23 · 2 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A. One serious issue last visit: food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Feb 4, 2026
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.