Tierra Caliente

896 E Mission Blvd, Pomona, CA 91766

Passed re-check · Sep 15, 2026 Directions
79
Fair BiteKarma score 79 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 2 of 2 graded inspections since 2026.
  • Last inspected Sep 15, 2026: passed with 5 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean, cited 2 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 2 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Sep 15

    Owner Requested Reinspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Compliance with shellstock tags, condition, display
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  3. Passed Sep 1

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical No insects, rodents, birds or animals present
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
    • Minor Permit suspended, revoked, or modified
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity

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