Carnitas El Rincon

3141 Alum Rock Av, San Jose, CA 95127

Passed · Apr 8, 2026 Directions
83
Good BiteKarma score 83 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 4 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected Apr 8, 2026: passed with 4 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible, cited 2 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Apr 8

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Oct 2

    Follow-Up Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
  5. Passed Oct 1

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
  6. Passed Feb 10

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified

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