Kovai Cafe

181 Ranch Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035

Passed · Jan 15, 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 2 of 2 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected Jan 15, 2026: passed with 4 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible, cited 2 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 2 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jan 15

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Nov 5

    Routine Inspection

    10 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use

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