Taro San Japanese Noodle Bar
180 El Camino Real Unit 717, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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 Mar 27, 2026: passed with no violations. That was a follow-up after failing on Mar 26, 2026.
- Passed 3 of 4 graded inspections since 2025.
- 3 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2026
- Passed Mar 27
Follow-Up Inspection
No violations
- Failed Mar 26
Routine Inspection
3 violations, 1 critical
- Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
- Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
- 2025
- Passed Jul 11
Follow-Up Inspection
No violations
- Passed Jul 8
Routine Inspection
7 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Proper cooling methods
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
- Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
- Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
- Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
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