Caramelo Cafe

1447 Valinda Ave A, La Puente, CA 91744

Passed re-check · Apr 29, 2026 Directions
79
Fair BiteKarma score 79 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 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Apr 29, 2026: passed with 5 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity, cited 2 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Apr 29

    Owner Requested Reinspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Thermometers provided and accurate
  3. Passed Apr 9

    Routine Inspection

    12 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
    • Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
    • Minor Permit suspended, revoked, or modified
    • Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
  4. 2025
  5. Passed May 3

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Personal cleanliness and hair restraints
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Feb 5

    Routine Inspection

    2 violations
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

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