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DARIOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

27247 CAMP PLENTY RD · Santa Clarita
97 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
958597
Sep '23Sep '24
A surprise inspection on Sep 2024 scored 85, flagging food not cooled down quickly enough. The 97 above is the owner-requested re-check on Sep 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
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F005 · 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
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
85 · Sep '24 · 2 serious
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 7 minor or admin
95 · Sep '23 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 97, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 85, 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
Sep 27, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.