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LA SALSA TACOS DE CANASTA

16104 S VERMONT AVE · Gardena
95 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
809595
Oct '25Nov '25
A surprise inspection on Oct 2025 scored 80, flagging food not in safe, wholesome condition. The 95 above is the owner-requested re-check on Nov 2025.
What the surprise visit 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
Special process or HACCP plan not followed
Specialized prep needs an approved safety plan, and skipping it can create real illness risk.
LA County code F119 · 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
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 F108 · 2 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
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
95 · Nov '25 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 1 minor or admin
80 · Oct '25 · 4 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Special process or HACCP plan not followed
• Several serious violations at once
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 95, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 80, the worst issue being food not in safe, wholesome condition. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Nov 14, 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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.