Taqueria el Michoacano
1901 E Gage Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001
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 2025.
- Last inspected Jul 29, 2026: passed with 8 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 2 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.
- 3 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 3 visits
- 2026
- Passed Jul 29
Owner Requested Reinspection
8 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
- Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
- Minor Proper cooling methods
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
- Passed Jul 15
Routine Inspection
14 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
- Minor Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
- Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
- Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
- Minor No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
- Minor Permits available
- Minor Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
- Minor Impoundment/voluntary condemn and dispose (VC&D)/sampling
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
- Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Minor Food safety certification
- 2025
- Passed Apr 30
Routine Inspection
6 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices
- Minor Food safety certification
- Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible
- Minor Impoundment of unsanitary equipment or food
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