Capitol Shell

1601 N Capitol Av, San Jose, CA 95132

Passed · Dec 12, 2025 Directions
87
Good BiteKarma score 87 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 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Dec 12, 2025: passed with 4 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices, cited 3 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2025
  2. Passed Dec 12

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
  3. Passed Jun 3

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Signs posted; last inspection report available
  4. 2024
  5. Passed Nov 7

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
    • Minor Signs posted; last inspection report available

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