El Amigo

4600 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260

Passed · May 6, 2026 Directions
83
Good BiteKarma score 83 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 May 6, 2026: passed with 6 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed May 6

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Thermometers provided and accurate
    • Minor Permits available
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Aug 26

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
    • Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Aug 20

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Hands clean and properly washed; gloves used properly
    • Minor Permits available
    • Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
    • Minor Food safety certification
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

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