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SLATER'S 50/50

3525 W CARSON ST STE 75 · Torrance
95 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
95918795
Mar '24Nov '24Aug '25
A surprise inspection on Aug 2025 scored 87, flagging food held at an unsafe temperature. The 95 above is the owner-requested re-check on Sep 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
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Dishwashing setup needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
87 · Aug '25 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 6 minor or admin
91 · Nov '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 6 minor or admin
95 · Mar '24 · 1 noted
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 95, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 87, 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
Sep 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.