El taco llama

15708 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91406

Passed re-check · Apr 22, 2026 Directions
79
Fair BiteKarma score 79 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 2024.
  • Last inspected Apr 22, 2026: passed with 3 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity, cited 2 times.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Apr 22

    Owner Requested Reinspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
  3. Passed Apr 14

    Routine Inspection

    13 violations
    • Minor Food safety certification
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Personal cleanliness and hair restraints
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Signs posted; last inspection report available
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge
  4. 2024
  5. Passed Oct 17

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
    • Minor Food properly stored; food storage containers identified
    • Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Food separated and protected

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