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4500 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE · Los Angeles
94 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
917094
Oct '23Jul '25
A surprise inspection on Jul 2025 scored 70, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 94 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jul 2025.
What the surprise visit 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
Special process or HACCP plan not followed
Specialized prep methods need an approved safety plan, and skipping it can raise contamination risk.
LA County code F057 · 4 pts
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 · 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 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
It means multiple major problems were found together, which raises the overall risk to diners.
LA County code F054 · 3 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
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
70 · Jul '25 · 5 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Special process or HACCP plan not followed
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Several serious violations at once
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 6 minor or admin
91 · Oct '23 · 1 noted
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 94, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 70, the worst issue being food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jul 17, 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.