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LOUIS BURGERS #4

1311 W CARSON ST · Torrance
93 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
90907093
Apr '23May '24Jun '25
A surprise inspection on Jun 2025 scored 70, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 93 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
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 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
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
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 · 2 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Eating, drinking, or tobacco use in the wrong place
A worker ate, drank, or used tobacco where it could touch food, which can spread germs.
LA County code F004 · 2 pt
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
70 · Jun '25 · 6 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Several serious violations at once
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Eating, drinking, or tobacco use in the wrong place
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 5 minor or admin
90 · May '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 6 minor or admin
90 · Apr '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 93, 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 8, 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.