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MATAPAN RESTAURANT

14043 SHERMAN WAY · Van Nuys
94 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
95938394
May '23Dec '23Jun '25
A surprise inspection on Jun 2025 scored 83, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 94 above is the owner-requested re-check on Jul 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Severe · health hazard
Live pests or an infestation
Pests can contaminate food and surfaces with germs, so this is a real concern.
LA County code F023 · 11 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
83 · Jun '25 · 1 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
+ 5 minor or admin
93 · Dec '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Food not cooled down quickly enough
+ 3 minor or admin
95 · May '23 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 94, a low A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 83 with a severe issue: live pests or an infestation. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jul 7, 2025
An inspection is a snapshot of one day. A clean score isn't a guarantee, and a low one doesn't mean you'll get sick. Official LA County Public Health data, translated, not changed.