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LA PUPUSA HOUSE

4814 MELROSE AVE · Los Angeles
93 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
929693
Jun '24Oct '24Sep '25
What inspectors found
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
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Food not cooled down quickly enough
Cooked food that cools too slowly lets bacteria grow, which can make people sick.
LA County code F110 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
93 · Sep '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 1 minor or admin
96 · Oct '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 1 minor or admin
92 · Jun '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 93, a low A. One serious issue last visit: cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Sep 19, 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.