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MARISCOS EL CANGREJO NICE 5

14137 IMPERIAL HWY · La Mirada
86 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
907086
Oct '23Aug '24Aug '25
Scored 70 as recently as Aug 2024. Looks clean now, but it has bounced around.
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
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means some food was spoiled, damaged, or contaminated, which can make people sick.
LA County code F013 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Required signs or inspection report not posted Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
86 · Aug '25 · 2 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
+ 8 minor or admin
70 · Aug '24 · 1 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Shellfish tags or condition not in order
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Gulf oyster rules not followed
+ 11 minor or admin
90 · Oct '23 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 8 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 86, a B. 2 serious issues last visit, the worst being food held at an unsafe temperature. Heads up: it scored 70 as recently as Aug 2024. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Aug 25, 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. Official LA County Public Health data, translated, not changed. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.