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1249 W CARSON ST · Torrance
75 /100
City grade
C
True inspection score · a C
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9275
Feb '24Mar '26
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Food not in safe, wholesome condition
It means food was contaminated or in bad condition, which can actually make you sick.
LA County code F114 · 4 pts
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
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can pass germs to your food, so this one matters.
LA County code F115 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
Multiple serious problems together add up to a higher overall risk to your health.
LA County code F153 · 3 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 F106 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Worker cleanliness or hair restraint issue Minor · 1 pt
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
75 · Mar '26 · 5 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
+ 8 minor or admin
92 · Feb '24 · clean
+ 8 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 75, a C, and slipping from 92. 5 serious issues last visit, the worst being food not in safe, wholesome condition. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · Moderate risk
Last inspected
Mar 25, 2026
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.