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El Katracho Restaurant

14838 BURBANK BLVD · Van Nuys
86 /100
County grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Scores higher than 1% of Van Nuys restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
87869086Jan '24Aug '24May '25Oct '25
Repeat issue. Handwashing problems flagged in 3 of the last 4 inspections, though never as a serious violation. See the history.
What inspectors found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.
LA County code F124 · 11 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
86 · Oct '25 · 1 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
+ 3 minor or admin
90 · May '25 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 4 minor or admin
86 · Aug '24 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 9 minor or admin
87 · Jan '24 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 11 minor or admin
The bottom line
Handwashing problems flagged in 3 of the last 4 inspections. Scored 86, a B. One severe issue last visit: live pests or an infestation.
Cleaner options nearby
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Oct 28, 2025
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