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EL CARTEL LA

5515 WILSHIRE BLVD · Los Angeles
97 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▲ Improving
92949897
Apr '23Feb '24Nov '24Feb '26
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 F108 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
97 · Feb '26 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 1 minor or admin
98 · Nov '24 · clean
+ 2 minor or admin
94 · Feb '24 · 1 noted
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 4 minor or admin
92 · Apr '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 97, a clean A, and improving from 92. 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
Feb 19, 2026
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.