La Mexicana Restaurant

1611 N Willowbrook Ave, Compton, CA 90222

Passed · Jan 7, 2026 Directions
74
Fair BiteKarma score 74 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Jan 7, 2026: passed with 14 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible, cited 2 times, plus 8 other repeat issues.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jan 7

    Routine Inspection

    14 violations
    • Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
    • Minor Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge
    • Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
    • Minor Thermometers provided and accurate
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained; used; test equipment
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Food safety certification
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Food storage; food storage containers identified
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Oct 7

    Routine Inspection

    9 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
    • Minor Permit suspended, revoked, or modified
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
    • Minor Food properly labeled and honestly presented
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Food safety certification
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Oct 7

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Food safety certification
    • Minor Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
    • Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
  7. Passed Jul 17

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations
    • Minor Permits available
    • Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: adequate, maintained, properly use, test strips available
    • Minor Food safety certification
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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