El Torito

8855 Tampa Ave, Northridge, CA 91324

Passed re-check · Feb 17, 2026 Directions
84
Good BiteKarma score 84 out of 100
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 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Feb 17, 2026: passed with 2 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean, cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Feb 17

    Owner Requested Reinspection

    2 violations
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
  3. Passed Feb 9

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Permit suspended, revoked, or modified
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Oct 16

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Jul 27

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Food properly stored; food storage containers identified
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

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