El Matador Authentic Restaurant
5312 N Irwindale Ave, Irwindale, CA 91706
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 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Feb 18, 2026: passed with 6 violations, 1 critical.
- 1 critical violation in the last two years.
Inspection history 3 visits
- 2026
- Passed Feb 18
Routine Inspection
6 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
- Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
- Minor Proper cooling methods
- Minor Impoundment/voluntary condemn and dispose (VC&D)/sampling
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
- 2024
- Passed Aug 23
Routine Inspection
5 violations
- Minor Food separated and protected
- Minor Thermometers provided and accurate
- Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
- Minor Food safety certification
- Minor Permits available
- Passed Jan 17
Routine Inspection
2 violations
- Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
- Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
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