Cuscatleco Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Cuscatleco Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Working containers of food removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Hollywood restaurant, which scores around 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above cooked chorizo in walk in cooler, raw fish stored above corn in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw chicken then proceed to handle utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator cleaned and sanitized utensil and instructed employee to change gloves and wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at front counter glass door reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
70
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Flip top across grill: raw shell eggs (67F - Cold Holding) in unit less than 4 hours. Observed items held above chill line. Operator removed excess raw shell eggs below chill line for proper cooling. Food not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 1 wet wiping cloth at coffee station not in sanitizer bucket. Operator placed cloth In sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar by flip top not marked with items name. Operator marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
78
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pork grinds mix in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed. After touching a dirty towel and cleaning a cutting board with gloves employee proceeded to plate a customer order without removing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee to wash hands, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table: shredded cheese (67F - Cold Holding). On prep table less than 4 hours. Observed stored at room temperature. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1. Cooked Chicken in walk in cooler prepared over 24hrs 2. Cream in walk in cooler prepared over 24hrs Operator date marked. 3. Tres Leches and flan in desert cooler prepared over 48hrs. Operator date marked March 6. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1. Flip top by grill: cooked vegetables 135F at 9:45am cooling for 15mins at 11:00am 98F. Observed cooling at room temperature less than 4. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. 2. Dice tomatoes 62F at 10:15am cooling since 8am 52F at 11:00am slice tomatoes 51F 10:15am cooling since 8am to 11:00 to 50F. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food plate above hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of degreaser and clorox not labeled above triple sink area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Review proper washing procedures.
16-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry rag by hot press not inside sanitizer bucket.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Yuca inside walk-in in cooler. Operator covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe bottle of oil and vinegar not labeled on shelf above rice warmer. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
35
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen- observed container of beans, rice, without labeling. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen at panini press- observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table. Operator removed wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
90
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen across from cold holding unit- observed squeeze bottle of vinegar and oil with no labeling. Operator labeled squeeze bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cuscatleco Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cuscatleco Cafe on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cuscatleco Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cuscatleco Cafe.
How does Cuscatleco Cafe compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Cuscatleco Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Cuscatleco Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cuscatleco Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cuscatleco Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cuscatleco Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cuscatleco Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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