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TAM'S BURGERS #23

303 ALAMEDA ST · Compton
92 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
809292
Aug '24Aug '24
A surprise inspection on Aug 2024 scored 80, flagging food not cooled down quickly enough. The 92 above is the owner-requested re-check on Aug 2024.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F009 · 4 pts
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 F007 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
It means multiple major problems were found together, which raises the overall risk to diners.
LA County code F054 · 3 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can spread germs between foods, so this one matters for safety.
LA County code F014 · 2 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
Workers need a working, supplied sink to wash up, and missing soap or access makes good hand hygiene harder.
LA County code F006 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
92 · Aug '24 · 2 serious
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 2 minor or admin
80 · Aug '24 · 4 serious
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 92, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 80, the worst issue being food not cooled down quickly enough. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Aug 29, 2024
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.