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MARISCOS EL VIEJON

11120 ATLANTIC AVE · Lynwood
95 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
907095
Nov '23Nov '25
A surprise inspection on Nov 2025 scored 70, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 95 above is the owner-requested re-check on Dec 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 F108 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means food was contaminated or in bad condition, which can actually make you sick.
LA County code F114 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can pass germs to your food, so this one matters.
LA County code F115 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
Multiple serious problems together add up to a higher overall risk to your health.
LA County code F153 · 3 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
Moderate · lower risk
Shellfish tags or storage not in order
Shellfish tracking and handling rules exist to prevent illness, so this is a genuine concern.
LA County code F117 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
70 · Nov '25 · 4 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
• Shellfish tags or storage not in order
+ 9 minor or admin
90 · Nov '23 · 2 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 95, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 70, 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
Dec 3, 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.