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TACOS 1986

1551 OCEAN AVE #130 · Santa Monica
90 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
679090
Nov '24Dec '24
A surprise inspection on Nov 2024 scored 67, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 90 above is the owner-requested re-check on Dec 2024.
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
Severe · health hazard
Sewage or wastewater not draining properly
Backed-up sewage can contaminate the kitchen, so this is a serious safety concern.
LA County code F022 · 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
Minor & admin · low risk
Foods not kept separated or covered Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
90 · Dec '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 3 minor or admin
67 · Nov '24 · 3 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Sewage or wastewater not draining properly
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 90, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 67 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
Dec 2, 2024
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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.