Casa Carmela kitchen

955 Saratoga Av, San Jose, CA 95129

Passed re-check · Sep 22, 2026 Directions
68
Poor BiteKarma score 68 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 Sep 22, 2026: passed with no violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible, cited 2 times, plus 6 other repeat issues.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Sep 22

    Follow-Up Inspection

    No violations

  3. Passed Sep 17

    Routine Inspection

    10 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Critical Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
    • Minor Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
    • Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
  4. Passed Jan 5

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
  5. 2025
  6. Passed Jun 9

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations
    • Minor Consumer self-service does prevent contamination
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
    • Minor Compliance with shellstock tags, condition, display
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

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