El Tarasco

337 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Passed · Apr 9, 2026 Directions
84
Good BiteKarma score 84 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 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Apr 9, 2026: passed with 8 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Personal cleanliness and hair restraints, cited 2 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Apr 9

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Food safety certification
    • Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
  3. 2024
  4. Passed Nov 18

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Personal cleanliness and hair restraints
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
    • Minor Permits available
    • Minor Food properly stored; food storage containers identified
  5. Passed Jan 13

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
    • Minor Personal cleanliness and hair restraints
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use

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