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Blue Plate Taco

Name: Blue Plate Taco
Address: 1515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

1515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

92/100 · Public health inspection

Recorded Sep 18, 2025. Historical result; conditions may have changed.

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County findings from July 2023 through June 2026. These describe conditions on each inspection date.

ASep 18, 202592/100 · Routine Inspection

No Rodents, Insects, Birds, Or Animals (2 points recorded)
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Clean And In Good Repair (1 points recorded)
Equipment/Utensils - Approved; Installed; Clean; Good Repair, Capacity (1 points recorded)
Proper Hot And Cold Holding Temperatures (2 points recorded)
# 01b. Food Safety Certification (2 points recorded)
Impoundment Of Unsanitary Equipment Or Food (0 points recorded)

AApr 24, 202592/100 · Routine Inspection

Floors, Walls And Ceilings: Properly Built, Maintained In Good Repair And Clean (1 points recorded)
Proper Hot And Cold Holding Temperatures (2 points recorded)
Equipment/Utensils - Approved; Installed; Clean; Good Repair, Capacity (1 points recorded)
Equipment, Utensils And Linens: Storage And Use (1 points recorded)
Plumbing: Plumbing In Good Repair, Proper Backflow Devices (1 points recorded)
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Clean And In Good Repair (1 points recorded)
Food Separated And Protected (1 points recorded)

ASep 24, 202493/100 · Routine Inspection

Food Properly Stored; Food Storage Containers Identified (1 points recorded)
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied & Accessible (2 points recorded)
Proper Hot And Cold Holding Temperatures (2 points recorded)
Floors, Walls And Ceilings: Properly Built, Maintained In Good Repair And Clean (1 points recorded)
Thermometers Provided And Accurate (1 points recorded)

AApr 16, 202492/100 · Routine Inspection

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Clean And In Good Repair (1 points recorded)
Food Properly Stored; Food Storage Containers Identified (1 points recorded)
Proper Hot And Cold Holding Temperatures (4 points recorded)
Equipment/Utensils - Approved; Installed; Clean; Good Repair, Capacity (1 points recorded)
Floors, Walls And Ceilings: Properly Built, Maintained In Good Repair And Clean (1 points recorded)

ADec 22, 202392/100 · Routine Inspection

Proper Hot And Cold Holding Temperatures (2 points recorded)
Floors, Walls And Ceilings: Properly Built, Maintained In Good Repair And Clean (1 points recorded)
Personal Cleanliness And Hair Restraints (1 points recorded)
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied & Accessible (2 points recorded)
Wiping Cloths: Properly Used And Stored (1 points recorded)
Adequate Ventilation And Lighting; Designated Areas, Use (1 points recorded)

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LA County inspection records through June 30, 2026. Listing information does not verify kitchen practices. How we label evidence