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Pepe's Cafe

2414 E FLORENCE AVE · Huntington Park
64 /100
County grade
-
True inspection score · a failing score
Scores higher than 0% of Huntington Park restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
8464Aug '23Sep '25
Repeat issue. Rodents, insects, or other pests flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. See the history.
What inspectors 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 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
Hot water below the required temperature
The hot water at a sink was not hot enough, which makes proper handwashing and dish sanitizing harder.
LA County code F053 · 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
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
Also noted
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
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
64 · Sep '25 · 5 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 6 minor or admin
84 · Aug '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 8 minor or admin
The bottom line
Rodents, insects, or other pests flagged in 2 of the last 2 inspections. Scored 64, a failing score, and slipping from 84. One severe issue last visit: live pests or an infestation.
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Risk tier
Restaurant · Moderate risk
Last inspected
Sep 25, 2025
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