Lou's Coffee Shop

15691 Los Gatos Bl, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Passed · May 21, 2026 Directions
72
Fair BiteKarma score 72 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 2 of 2 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected May 21, 2026: passed with 11 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity, cited 2 times, plus 6 other repeat issues.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 2 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed May 21

    Routine Inspection

    11 violations
    • Minor Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Aug 7

    Routine Inspection

    11 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Permits available
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate

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