Esperanza
309 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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 Aug 11, 2026: passed with 4 violations.
- Keeps coming up: Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity, cited 2 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
- 3 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2026
- Passed Aug 11
Owner Requested Reinspection
4 violations
- Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
- Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
- Minor No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
- Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
- Passed Jul 30
Routine Inspection
9 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Proper cooling methods
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Minor Impoundment/voluntary condemn and dispose (VC&D)/sampling
- Minor Permits available
- Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
- Minor No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
- Minor Multiple major critical violations /increased risk to public health
- 2024
- Passed Dec 18
Routine Inspection
7 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Food properly stored; food storage containers identified
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
- Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices
- Minor Impoundment of unsanitary equipment or food
- Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
- Passed Mar 13
Routine Inspection
4 violations
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible
- Minor Food properly stored; food storage containers identified
- Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
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