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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 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Mar 19, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized, cited 2 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
- #8 in Downey's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 4 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 3 visits
- 2026
- Passed Mar 19
Owner Requested Reinspection
7 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
- Minor Plan review
- Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
- Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
- Passed Mar 5
Routine Inspection
16 violations, 3 critical
- Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
- Critical Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
- Critical Hands clean and properly washed; proper glove use
- Minor Multiple major critical violations /increased risk to public health
- Minor Plan review
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
- Minor Hot and cold water available
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge
- Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
- Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
- Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
- Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
- Minor Impoundment/voluntary condemn and dispose (VC&D)/sampling
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Minor Food safety certification
- 2024
- Passed Jul 10
Routine Inspection
2 violations
- Minor Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
- Minor Compliance with shelf stock tags, condition, displayed
Nearby
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