Darbar Indian Cuisine

129 Lytton Av, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Passed · Aug 24, 2026 Directions
71
Fair BiteKarma score 71 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

  • Last inspected Aug 24, 2026: passed with 5 violations.
  • Passed 3 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Keeps coming up: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible, cited 2 times, plus 9 other repeat issues.
  • 5 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 24

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Jul 2

    Follow-Up Inspection

    No violations

  5. Failed Jun 30

    Routine Inspection

    22 violations, 5 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Critical Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
    • Minor Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Consumer self-service does prevent contamination
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
    • Minor Signs posted; last inspection report available
    • Minor Time as a public health control; procedures and records
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Dec 9

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Consumer self-service does prevent contamination
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing

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