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Sabor Mexicano Bar & Grill

14523 VANOWEN ST · Van Nuys
83 /100
County grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Scores higher than 0% of Van Nuys restaurants on Cleanplate
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9283Mar '25Aug '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Hot water below the required temperature
The hot water at a sink was not hot enough, which makes proper handwashing and dish sanitizing harder.
LA County code F053 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food held at an unsafe temperature
Food kept too warm or not cold enough lets bacteria grow, which is a real illness risk.
LA County code F007 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
It means multiple major problems were found together, which raises the overall risk to diners.
LA County code F054 · 3 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Food not stored properly Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
83 · Aug '25 · 3 serious
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Several serious violations at once
+ 6 minor or admin
92 · Mar '25 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 83, a B, and slipping from 92. 3 serious issues last visit, the worst being hot water below the required temperature.
Cleaner options nearby
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Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Aug 18, 2025
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