Mexicali Taco & Co

702 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Passed · Jan 26, 2026 Directions
82
Good BiteKarma score 82 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 26, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper cooling methods, cited 2 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jan 26

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Feb 12

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
    • Minor Impoundment of unsanitary equipment or food
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
    • Minor Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Apr 15

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Impoundment of unsanitary equipment or food
    • Minor Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices
  7. Passed Jan 29

    Routine Inspection

    2 violations
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
    • Minor Food safety certification

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