Jin Sho

454 S California Av A, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Passed · Mar 11, 2026 Directions
84
Good BiteKarma score 84 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 2024.
  • Last inspected Mar 11, 2026: passed with 10 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Approved thawing methods used; frozen food, cited 2 times.

Inspection history 2 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Mar 11

    Routine Inspection

    10 violations
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
    • Minor Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
  3. 2024
  4. Passed Dec 3

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Minor Sewage and wastewater properly disposed

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