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El Patron Mexican Food Restaurant

2555 N LAKE AVE · Altadena
93 /100
County grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▲ Improving
839293Dec '23Sep '24Oct '25
Repeat issue. Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized flagged in 3 of the last 3 inspections. See the history.
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can pass germs to your food, so this one matters.
LA County code F115 · 4 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
93 · Oct '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 3 minor or admin
92 · Sep '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 6 minor or admin
83 · Dec '23 · 2 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 9 minor or admin
The bottom line
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized flagged in 3 of the last 3 inspections. Scored 93, a low A, and improving from 83. One serious issue last visit: cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized.
Cleaner options nearby
Restaurants within about half a mile that scored 95 or higher with nothing serious on the last visit.
97
Jack In The Box #364
Altadena · grade A
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Oct 23, 2025
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