El Tamarindo
8610 Van Nuys Blvd #1103-1104, Panorama City, CA 91402
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 2023.
- Last inspected Mar 24, 2025: passed with 3 violations. That was over a year ago, so things may have changed.
- Keeps coming up: Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity, cited 3 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
- 1 critical violation in the last two years.
Inspection history 3 visits
- 2025
- Passed Mar 24
Owner Requested Reinspection
3 violations
- Minor Food properly stored; food storage containers identified
- Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
- Minor Food safety certification
- Passed Mar 17
Routine Inspection
8 violations, 1 critical
- Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Minor Permit suspension
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
- Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
- Minor Proper eating, drinking, or tobacco use
- Minor Food safety certification
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
- Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
- 2023
- Passed Dec 12
Routine Inspection
7 violations
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible
- Minor Signs posted; last inspection report available
- Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
- Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
- Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
- Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
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