Cardenas Deli Taqueria
1070 S White Rd, San Jose, CA 95127
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 6 of 6 graded inspections since 2025.
- Last inspected Aug 20, 2026: passed with no violations.
- Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 3 times, plus 7 other repeat issues.
- 5 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 6 visits
- 2026
- Passed Aug 20
Follow-Up Inspection
No violations
- Passed Aug 18
Routine Inspection
7 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
- Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
- Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
- Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
- Minor Proper cooling methods
- Passed Mar 26
Routine Inspection
5 violations
- Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Minor Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
- Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
- Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
- 2025
- Passed Jul 15
Routine Inspection
5 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Proper cooling methods
- Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Hot and cold water available
- Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
- Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
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