Mala Mala

10851 N Wolfe Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Passed · Jun 18, 2026 Directions
77
Fair BiteKarma score 77 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 5 of 5 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected Jun 18, 2026: passed with 9 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 2 times, plus 8 other repeat issues.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 5 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jun 18

    Routine Inspection

    9 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Signs posted; last inspection report available
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Plan review
    • Minor Food separated and protected
  3. Passed May 18

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Dec 22

    Follow-Up Inspection

    No violations

  6. Passed Dec 19

    Routine Inspection

    14 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate
    • Minor Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Consumer self-service does prevent contamination
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored