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TACO LOCO #8

1353 W ROSECRANS AVE # 5-6 · Gardena
84 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9084
Apr '24May '25
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
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
Workers need a working, supplied sink to wash up, and missing soap or access makes good hand hygiene harder.
LA County code F006 · 2 pt
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
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Garbage not handled properly Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
84 · May '25 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 9 minor or admin
90 · Apr '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 84, a B, and slipping from 90. 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
May 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.