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DON SAL COCINA & CANTINA

706 W LANCASTER BLVD · Lancaster
81 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9081
Jan '24Nov '24
What inspectors found
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
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
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
81 · Nov '24 · 3 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 7 minor or admin
90 · Jan '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 81, a B, and slipping from 90. 3 serious issues last visit, the worst being food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Nov 7, 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.