Cardenas Bakery

235 E Julian St, San Jose, CA 95112

Passed · Aug 11, 2026 Directions
86
Good BiteKarma score 86 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 4 of 5 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Aug 11, 2026: passed with 3 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals, cited 3 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 5 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 11

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  3. Passed Jan 21

    Follow-Up Inspection

    No violations

  4. Failed Jan 21

    Routine Inspection

    2 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
  5. 2025
  6. Passed Jul 9

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Time as a public health control; procedures and records
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate

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