Ramen Kowa

445 S California Av, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Passed re-check · Aug 8, 2026 Directions
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Fair BiteKarma score 74 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 8, 2026: passed with no violations. That was a follow-up after failing on Aug 7, 2026.
  • Passed 2 of 3 graded inspections since 2026.
  • Keeps coming up: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible, cited 2 times.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 8

    Follow-Up Inspection

    No violations

  3. Failed Aug 7

    Routine Inspection

    2 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  4. Passed Jan 12

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible

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