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PULGARCITO FAMILY RESTAURANT

2500 W PICO BLVD · Los Angeles
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
909690
Dec '23Feb '25Oct '25
What inspectors found
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 F106 · 4 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
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
90 · Oct '25 · 2 serious
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 4 minor or admin
96 · Feb '25 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 2 minor or admin
90 · Dec '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A. 2 serious issues last visit, the worst being hands not washed or gloves misused. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Oct 2, 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.