AJ's Tex-Mex Barbecue

12123 Riverside Dr, Valley Village, CA 91607

Passed · Sep 8, 2026 Directions
86
Good BiteKarma score 86 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 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2023.
  • Last inspected Sep 8, 2026: passed with 7 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals, cited 2 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Sep 8

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Mar 25

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
  5. 2023
  6. Passed Oct 24

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices
    • Minor Thermometers provided and accurate
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use

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