Carnitas El Rincon

1199 S King Rd # 20, San Jose, CA 95122

Passed · Jan 27, 2026 Directions
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Fair BiteKarma score 76 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

  • Last inspected Jan 27, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 1 critical.
  • Passed 2 of 3 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jan 27

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Jan 6

    Follow-Up Inspection

    No violations

  5. 2024
  6. Failed Dec 18

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Critical Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible

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