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TAMALES VAZQUEZ LA

6050 WHITTIER BLVD · Los Angeles
92 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
819292
Mar '25Apr '25
A surprise inspection on Mar 2025 scored 81, flagging food not cooled down quickly enough. The 92 above is the owner-requested re-check on Apr 2025.
What the surprise visit found
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
Food from an unapproved supplier
Food should come from inspected sources, and unknown ones carry more risk of contamination.
LA County code F015 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Thermometers missing or inaccurate Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting needs improvement Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
92 · Apr '25 · clean
+ 8 minor or admin
81 · Mar '25 · 2 serious
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
• Food from an unapproved supplier
+ 11 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 92, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 81, the worst issue being food not cooled down quickly enough. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Apr 3, 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.