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EL TARASCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

337 PIER AVE · Hermosa Beach
91 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
909491
Jun '23Jan '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 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Worker cleanliness or hair restraint issue Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
91 · Nov '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 7 minor or admin
94 · Jan '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 4 minor or admin
90 · Jun '23 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 91, a low A. One serious issue last visit: food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Nov 18, 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.