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ELENA'S KITCHEN

310 W 5TH ST · Los Angeles
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
9390
Nov '23Apr '25
What inspectors found
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
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Hot water below the required temperature
The hot water at a sink was not hot enough, which makes proper handwashing and dish sanitizing harder.
LA County code F053 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
90 · Apr '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 5 minor or admin
93 · Nov '23 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
+ 1 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A. One serious issue last visit: cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Apr 3, 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.