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EL TARASCO #5

109 WASHINGTON BLVD · Marina Del Rey
91 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
909091
Jun '24Aug '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 · 2 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
Hot or cold water was not adequate at a sink, which makes cleaning and handwashing less effective.
LA County code F122 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
91 · Feb '26 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
+ 4 minor or admin
90 · Aug '25 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 5 minor or admin
90 · Jun '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 7 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 91, 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 11, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.