El Katracho Restaurant
14838 Burbank Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91411
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 6 of 6 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Sep 22, 2026: passed with 3 violations.
- Keeps coming up: No insects, rodents, birds or animals present, cited 2 times, plus 10 other repeat issues.
- 4 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 6 visits
- 2026
- Passed Sep 22
Owner Requested Reinspection
3 violations
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
- Passed Sep 10
Routine Inspection
8 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
- Critical No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
- Minor Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained; used; test equipment
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
- Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
- Minor Permit suspended, revoked, or modified
- Minor Food storage; food storage containers identified
- Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
- 2025
- Passed Oct 28
Routine Inspection
4 violations, 1 critical
- Critical No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
- Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Passed May 6
Routine Inspection
6 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
- Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
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