El Sabor De La Familia
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2024, El Sabor De La Familia has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
“Equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Glendale restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two cans of pesticide underneath the 3-compartment sink. Discussed with person in charge that only licensed pest control applicators can apply pesticides in the establishment. The person in charge disposed of the cans of pesticide. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pink, organic matter on the inside of the ice machine. Discussed with person in charge to clean the ice machine on a more frequent basis. The person in charge will have the ice machine cleaned. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
86
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed some organic matter on the inside of the ice machine. Discussed with person in charge to clean the ice machine on a more frequent basis. Person in charge will have the ice machine cleaned. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
95
May 15, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a thick accumulation of organic matter building up on the inside of the ice machine. Discussed with person in charge to clean the ice machine more frequently and on a regular basis. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
95
May 8, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Please refer to violation #22. Reach-in refrigerator is not holding at 41°F or below. A re-inspection will occur within 10 days or no later than May 8th, 2025 for cold holding capacities
4-301.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a thick accumulation of organic matter building up on the inside of the ice machine. Discussed with person in charge to clean the ice machine more frequently and on a regular basis. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
86
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a tray of raw shrimp that was sitting directly above ready-to-eat foods such as whole tomatoes, cooked rice in a pot and bags of cooked shredded beef and pork inside of the reach-in refrigerator unit. Person in charge relocated the raw shrimp below the ready-to-eat foods and organized it based on the final cooking temperature. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code
3-302.11(A1-2)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please ensure that a person with a certified food protection manager certificate is present during all hours of operation. Discussed with person in charge acquiring their CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed the small reach-in refrigerator unit behind the counter with the salsas and eggs inside of it with a gasket that is beginning to fall off and is interfering with the unit's ability to shut properly. Recommend replacing worn/damaged gasket. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
78
Sep 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large pot of beans with a depth of greater than 4 inches in the reach-in unit with an internal temperature as measured using a probe thermometer of 46°F. Per the person in charge, the beans had been cooked this morning and had begun the cooling period at 8:00 AM in the morning. Based on the time of the inspection, the beans did not achieve the final cooling temperature of 41°F within 6 hours total. Person in charge disposed of the beans (see embargo form). Discussed with person in charge using wide, shallow flat pans with a depth of no greater than 4 inches to cool the foods, as well as utilizing ice baths if/when necessary to rapidly chill the food from 135°F to 70°F within the first 2 hours, and then from 70°F to 41°F within the last 4 hours for a total cooling period of no more than 6 hours
3-501.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please ensure that a person with a certified food protection manager certificate is present during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed a large accumulation of grease collecting on the hood vents above the fryer and skillet. Please ensure that the hood vents are regularly cleaned and maintained. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Sabor De La Familia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Sabor De La Familia on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Sabor De La Familia?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Sabor De La Familia.
How does El Sabor De La Familia compare to other restaurants in Glendale?
El Sabor De La Familia most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.
Has El Sabor De La Familia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Sabor De La Familia have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Sabor De La Familia means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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