MARISCOS EL PERIHUETE NO 2

16600 S PARAMOUNT BLVD STE #5 · Paramount

Owner-requested re-check · a clean A

A surprise inspection on Oct 2025 scored 86, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 96 above is the owner-requested re-check on Oct 2025.

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

Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt

Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt

Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt

Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt

Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt

Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt

Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt

Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt

The bottom line

Currently 96, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 86, the worst issue being food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.