Rikyu

121 Lytton Av, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Passed · Jun 1, 2026 Directions
89
Good BiteKarma score 89 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 5 of 5 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Jun 1, 2026: passed with 4 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Time as a public health control; procedures and records, cited 2 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 5 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jun 1

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
  3. Passed Mar 20

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Jul 23

    Follow-Up Inspection

    No violations

  6. Passed Jul 21

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Time as a public health control; procedures and records
    • Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

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