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EL TORITO CANTINA AUTENTICA

8855 TAMPA AVE · Northridge
98 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
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Aug '23Jul '24Oct '25Feb '26
A surprise inspection on Feb 2026 scored 84, flagging live pests or an infestation. The 98 above is the owner-requested re-check on Feb 2026.
What the surprise visit 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
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
84 · Feb '26 · 1 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
+ 5 minor or admin
94 · Oct '25 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 2 minor or admin
96 · Jul '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 2 minor or admin
86 · Aug '23 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 7 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 98, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 84 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
Feb 17, 2026
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. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.