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THE HABIT BURGER GRILL #20

3829 TORRANCE BLVD · Torrance
81 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
939081
Sep '23Nov '24Mar '26
What inspectors found
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
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F106 · 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
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
81 · Mar '26 · 4 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Several serious violations at once
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
+ 2 minor or admin
90 · Nov '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 5 minor or admin
93 · Sep '23 · 2 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 1 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 81, a B, and slipping from 93. 4 serious issues last visit, the worst being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Mar 25, 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.