Lion Food Center

1838 N Milpitas Bl, Milpitas, CA 95035

Passed re-check · Jul 17, 2026 Directions
70
Fair BiteKarma score 70 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 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected Jul 17, 2026: passed with no violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 2 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jul 17

    Follow-Up Inspection

    No violations

  3. Passed Jul 8

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate
    • Minor Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Jun 25

    Routine Inspection

    9 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

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