Nobu Hotel

180 Hamilton Av, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Passed · Oct 7, 2026 Directions
80
Good BiteKarma score 80 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 Oct 7, 2026: passed with 9 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 2 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Oct 7

    Routine Inspection

    9 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
  3. Passed Feb 19

    Routine Inspection

    2 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Apr 1

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified

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