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El Unico Meat Market & Restaurant

7909 CALIFORNIA AVE · Huntington Park
72 /100
County grade
C
True inspection score · a C
Scores higher than 2% of Huntington Park restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
70727972Jun '24Jun '24Jun '25Jun '25
Repeat issue. Rodents, insects, or other pests flagged in 4 of the last 4 inspections. See the history.
What inspectors found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 11 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
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
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F009 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
72 · Jun '25 · 3 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 8 minor or admin
79 · Jun '25 · 2 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 7 minor or admin
72 · Jun '24 · 2 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Sewage or wastewater not draining properly
+ 6 minor or admin
70 · Jun '24 · 3 serious
• Sewage or wastewater not draining properly
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 2 minor or admin
The bottom line
Rodents, insects, or other pests flagged in 4 of the last 4 inspections. Scored 72, a C. One severe issue last visit: live pests or an infestation.
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jun 10, 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. We translate the official LA County Public Health record; we don't change it. We update from the county's records as new inspections and grade changes post, usually within about a week of a visit. This is the latest the county has on file for this place.
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