MacArthur Park Restaurant and Bar
27 University Av, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Passed · May 16, 2026 Directions
76
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 May 16, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification, cited 2 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
- 2 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 2 visits
- 2026
- Passed May 16
Routine Inspection
7 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Proper cooling methods
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
- Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
- Minor Food separated and protected
- Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
- Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
- Minor Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
- 2024
- Passed Dec 3
Routine Inspection
9 violations, 1 critical
- Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Minor Food separated and protected
- Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
- Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
- Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
- Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
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