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THE BARREL TAVERN

4547 VAN NUYS BLVD · Sherman Oaks
91 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
94979591
Jun '23Jun '24Apr '25Feb '26
What inspectors found
No serious issues last visit
Nothing on the latest inspection that poses a real illness risk.
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
Workers need a working, supplied sink to wash up, and missing soap or access makes good hand hygiene harder.
LA County code F107 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Premises or pest-proofing needs attention Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
91 · Feb '26 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 6 minor or admin
95 · Apr '25 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
97 · Jun '24 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 1 minor or admin
94 · Jun '23 · 1 noted
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 4 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 91, a low A. No serious issues last visit. Generally fine.
Risk tier
Restaurant · Low risk
Last inspected
Feb 25, 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.