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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 8 of 9 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Oct 7, 2026: passed with 4 violations, 2 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 5 times, plus 19 other repeat issues.
- #54 in San Jose's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 13 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 9 visits
- 2026
- Passed Oct 7
Follow-Up Inspection
4 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
- Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
- Passed Oct 1
Routine Inspection
14 violations, 3 critical
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Critical Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
- Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
- Minor Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
- Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
- Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Minor Person in charge present and performing duties
- Minor Proper cooling methods
- Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
- Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
- Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
- Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Passed Apr 10
Routine Inspection
7 violations
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
- Minor Plan review
- Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
- Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
- Minor Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
- Minor No unapproved private home/living/sleeping quarters
- Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
- Failed Apr 8
Risk Factor Inspection
7 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
- Critical Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
- Minor Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
- Minor Permits available
- Minor Plan review
- Minor No unapproved private home/living/sleeping quarters
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around Ben Sandwiches, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.