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LA CHIVA LOCA 3

6211 EASTERN AVE · Bell Gardens
93 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
95917593
Aug '23May '25Aug '25
A surprise inspection on Aug 2025 scored 75, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 93 above is the owner-requested re-check on Aug 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 11 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F009 · 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 F007 · 4 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention 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
75 · Aug '25 · 3 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 5 minor or admin
91 · May '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 7 minor or admin
95 · Aug '23 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 1 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 93, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 75 with a severe issue: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Aug 27, 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.