Carlitos’ Tijuana Grill

2651 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95111

Passed · Feb 3, 2026 Directions
90
Excellent BiteKarma score 90 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 Feb 3, 2026: passed with 4 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Hot and cold water available, cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Feb 3

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Consumer self-service does prevent contamination
    • Minor Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Jul 24

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Food separated and protected
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Dec 16

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
    • Minor Food separated and protected

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