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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 2025.
- Last inspected Mar 11, 2026: passed with 9 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored, cited 2 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
- #4 in Los Gatos's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 3 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 3 visits
- 2026
- Passed Mar 11
Routine Inspection
9 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Proper cooling methods
- Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
- Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
- Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
- Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
- Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
- Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
- 2025
- Passed Jun 13
Follow-Up Inspection
No violations
- Passed Jun 11
Routine Inspection
15 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
- Critical Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
- Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
- Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
- Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
- Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
- Minor Food separated and protected
- Minor Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
- Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
- Minor Food properly labeled and honestly presented
- Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
- Minor Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around La Esquina Mexican food, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.