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PUPUSERIA MI PULGARCITO

1004 N CITRUS AVE · Covina
94 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
95938494
Nov '23Nov '24Sep '25
A surprise inspection on Sep 2025 scored 84, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 94 above is the owner-requested re-check on Oct 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
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
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
84 · Sep '25 · 2 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 3 minor or admin
93 · Nov '24 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 5 minor or admin
95 · Nov '23 · clean
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 94, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 84 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
Oct 22, 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.