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ARCO AM/PM #42012

980 W PACIFIC COAST HWY · Wilmington
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9790
Jul '23Dec '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
When food sits out on a timer instead of by temperature, the timing has to be logged correctly to stay safe.
LA County code F109 · 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 F108 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Plan review issue Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
90 · Dec '25 · 2 serious
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 4 minor or admin
97 · Jul '23 · 1 serious
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
+ 1 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A, and slipping from 97. 2 serious issues last visit, the worst being food kept by the clock, not tracked right. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Market · Low risk
Last inspected
Dec 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.