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EL COCINERO RESTAURANT, INC

6265 SEPULVEDA BLVD # 12 · Van Nuys
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
929790
Mar '24Nov '24Dec '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
When food sits out on a timer instead of by temperature, the timing has to be logged correctly to stay safe.
LA County code F109 · 4 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Food storage or containers not labeled Minor · 1 pt
Wiping cloths not used or stored right Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
90 · Dec '25 · 1 serious
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
+ 5 minor or admin
97 · Nov '24 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
92 · Mar '24 · clean
+ 7 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A. One serious issue last visit: food kept by the clock, not tracked right. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Dec 11, 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.