Happy Taco

1309 S Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90006

Passed · Aug 4, 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 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2023.
  • Last inspected Aug 4, 2026: passed with 5 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Food separated and protected, cited 3 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 4

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Permits available
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Aug 14

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
    • Minor Thermometers provided and accurate
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
  5. Passed Feb 25

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Food properly stored; food storage containers identified
    • Minor Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
  6. 2023
  7. Passed Dec 5

    Routine Inspection

    10 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices
    • Minor Permit suspension
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Food safety certification
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
    • Minor Food properly stored; food storage containers identified

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