Chicha y Cafe

1543 S Novato Blvd C, Novato, CA 94947

Perfect · May 8, 2026 Directions
95
Excellent BiteKarma score 95 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 May 8, 2026: perfect, no violations.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Perfect May 8

    Routine Inspection

    No violations

  3. 2025
  4. Passed May 1

    Follow-up Inspection

    No violations

  5. Passed Apr 29

    Routine Inspection

    2 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Observed refrigerated 2 door unit in front of cooking area measuring at ambient temperature of 67 *F. All refrigeration units must be maintained at 41 *F or below. Repair or adjust unit to maintain ambient temperatures at 41 or below.
    • Critical Observed refrigerated 2 door unit in front of cooking area measuring at ambient temperature of 67 *F. All refrigeration units must be maintained at 41 *F or below. Repair or adjust unit to maintain ambient temperatures at 41 or below.

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