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EL METATE COCINA MEXICANA

3100 E IMPERIAL HWY # B1 · Lynwood
95 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
90958095
Jul '23Jun '24Dec '24
A surprise inspection on Dec 2024 scored 80, flagging cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. The 95 above is the owner-requested re-check on Dec 2024.
What the surprise visit 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 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Hands not washed or gloves misused
Clean hands are one of the biggest defenses against foodborne illness, so this matters.
LA County code F005 · 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
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
80 · Dec '24 · 3 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Several serious violations at once
+ 7 minor or admin
95 · Jun '24 · clean
+ 5 minor or admin
90 · Jul '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 95, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 80, the worst issue being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Dec 16, 2024
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.