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WINE BARREL LIQOUR

4250 S HOOVER ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90037 · FOOD MKT RETAIL (1-1,999 SF) LOW RISK

Inspection summary

WINE BARREL LIQOUR has been inspected 3 times by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division since March 29, 2024. The most recent inspection, on February 23, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 13 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 23, 2026. For example: NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR ANIMALS PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on February 11, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED & ACCESSIBLE

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on February 11, 2026. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND ACCURATE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on February 11, 2026. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED & HONESTLY PRESENTED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 23, 2026. For example: HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE

About this data

These results come from Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

3 inspections

  1. OWNER INITIATED INSPECTION

    3 infractions

    • F122: HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE
      • 2 points
    • F148: PERMITS AVAILABLE
      • 1 point
    • F124: NO INSECTS, RODENTS, BIRDS OR ANIMALS PRESENT
      • 2 points
  2. ROUTINE INSPECTION

    10 infractions

    • F136: EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS APPROVED: INSTALLED; GOOD REPAIR; CAPACITY
      • 1 point
    • F138: ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS, USE
      • 1 point
    • F141: PLUMBING: FIXTURES, BACKFLOW DEVICE, DRAINAGE
      • 1 point
    • F144: PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN-PROOFING
      • 1 point
    • F122: HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE
      • 2 points
    • F107: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING FACILITIES; SUPPLIED & ACCESSIBLE
      • 2 points
    • F134: NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 1 point
    • F139: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND ACCURATE
      • 1 point
    • F143: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, CLEANED
      • 1 point
    • F133: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED & HONESTLY PRESENTED
      • 1 point
  3. ROUTINE INSPECTION

    3 infractions

    • F043: # 43. PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN-PROOFING
      • 1 point
    • F053: # 21A. HOT WATER AVAILABLE
      • 2 points
    • F040: # 40. PLUMBING: PLUMBING IN GOOD REPAIR, PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 1 point

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