SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — LA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
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EL UNICO MEAT MARKET & RESTAURANT.

BEAT. C

7909 CALIFORNIA AVE · HUNTINGTON PARK, LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Last inspected June 10, 2025 · failed

Recently graded C by LA County. 8 critical violations on file. Not yet recovered.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 10
2025
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
# 23. NO RODENTS, INSECTS, BIRDS, OR ANIMALS
MINORPest Activity
# 43. PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN-PROOFING
MINORDocumentation & Training
# 51. PERMIT SUSPENSION
SERIOUSSanitation
# 14. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED
MINORSanitation
# 34. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: ADEQUATE, MAINTAINED, PROPERLY USE, TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE
MINORSanitation
# 36. EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS: STORAGE AND USE
MINOROther
# 38. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND ACCURATE
MINORSanitation
# 44. FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS: PROPERLY BUILT, MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
# 01B. FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION
MINORSanitation
# 35. EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS - APPROVED; INSTALLED; CLEAN; GOOD REPAIR, CAPACITY
JUN 10
2025
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
# 51. PERMIT SUSPENSION
MINOROther
# 27. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
SERIOUSFood Temperature
# 09. PROPER COOLING METHODS
MINORPest Activity
# 43. PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN-PROOFING
CRITICALPest Activity
# 23. NO RODENTS, INSECTS, BIRDS, OR ANIMALS
SERIOUSSanitation
# 14. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: CLEAN AND SANITIZED
MINORSanitation
# 34. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: ADEQUATE, MAINTAINED, PROPERLY USE, TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE
MINORSanitation
# 36. EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS: STORAGE AND USE
MINOROther
# 38. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND ACCURATE
MINOROther
# 50. IMPOUNDMENT OF UNSANITARY EQUIPMENT OR FOOD
MINORSanitation
# 44. FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS: PROPERLY BUILT, MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN
CRITICALFood Temperature
# 07. PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
# 01B. FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION
MINORSanitation
# 35. EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS - APPROVED; INSTALLED; CLEAN; GOOD REPAIR, CAPACITY
JUN 10
2024
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
# 22. SEWAGE AND WASTEWATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
MINORSanitation
# 44. FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS: PROPERLY BUILT, MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN
CRITICALFood Temperature
# 07. PROPER HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
MINORSanitation
# 35. EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS - APPROVED; INSTALLED; CLEAN; GOOD REPAIR, CAPACITY
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
# 06. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING FACILITIES SUPPLIED & ACCESSIBLE
CRITICALPest Activity
# 23. NO RODENTS, INSECTS, BIRDS, OR ANIMALS
MINORDocumentation & Training
# 51. PERMIT SUSPENSION
JUN 10
2024
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
# 29. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED
MINORFacility Condition
# 37. ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS, USE
MINORPlumbing & Waste
# 40. PLUMBING: PLUMBING IN GOOD REPAIR, PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MINORDocumentation & Training
# 51. PERMIT SUSPENSION
CRITICALPest Activity
# 23. NO RODENTS, INSECTS, BIRDS, OR ANIMALS
MINORPest Activity
# 43. PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN-PROOFING
MINORSanitation
# 44. FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS: PROPERLY BUILT, MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
# 22. SEWAGE AND WASTEWATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
MINOROther
# 41. GARBAGE AND REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MAY 18
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
# 33. NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR
SERIOUSOther
# 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE AND UNADULTERATED
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
# 05. HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED; GLOVES USED PROPERLY
MINORFood Storage & Handling
# 30. FOOD PROPERLY STORED; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED
MINORSanitation
# 42. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, CLEANED
MINORPlumbing & Waste
# 40. PLUMBING: PLUMBING IN GOOD REPAIR, PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
# 01B. FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION
MINORSanitation
# 44. FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS: PROPERLY BUILT, MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
# 22. SEWAGE AND WASTEWATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
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MAY 18
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
# 44. FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS: PROPERLY BUILT, MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
# 22. SEWAGE AND WASTEWATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
MINORSanitation
# 33. NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR
MINORFood Storage & Handling
# 30. FOOD PROPERLY STORED; FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED
MINORSanitation
# 42. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, CLEANED
MINORPlumbing & Waste
# 40. PLUMBING: PLUMBING IN GOOD REPAIR, PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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