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MAGALY'S TAMALES

134 N MACLAY AVE · San Fernando
94 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
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Aug '23May '24Feb '25Jan '26
A surprise inspection on Jan 2026 scored 82, flagging special process or haccp plan not followed. The 94 above is the owner-requested re-check on Feb 2026.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Special process or HACCP plan not followed
Specialized prep needs an approved safety plan, and skipping it can create real illness risk.
LA County code F119 · 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
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 · 2 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.
LA County code F124 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Food not labeled or described honestly Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
82 · Jan '26 · 4 serious
• Special process or HACCP plan not followed
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Several serious violations at once
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 3 minor or admin
90 · Feb '25 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 3 minor or admin
90 · May '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 3 minor or admin
91 · Aug '23 · 2 serious
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 1 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 94, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 82, the worst issue being special process or haccp plan not followed. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Feb 2, 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.