The Thirsty Cactus
1233 W Rancho Vista Blvd # 801, Palmdale, CA 93551
Passed · Aug 26, 2026 Directions
80
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 2024.
- Last inspected Aug 26, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 1 critical.
- 1 critical violation in the last two years.
Inspection history 2 visits
- 2026
- Passed Aug 26
Routine Inspection
7 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Minor Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained; used; test equipment
- Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
- Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
- Minor Food storage; food storage containers identified
- 2024
- Passed Jun 5
Routine Inspection
7 violations, 2 critical
- Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
- Minor Food safety certification
- Minor Permit suspension
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
- Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
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