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 5 of 5 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Sep 2, 2026: passed with 8 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 3 times, plus 11 other repeat issues.
- #69 in San Jose's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 8 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 5 visits
- 2026
- Passed Sep 2
Routine Inspection
8 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Proper cooling methods
- Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
- Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
- Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
- Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
- 2025
- Passed Oct 30
Follow-Up Inspection
No violations
- Passed Oct 27
Routine Inspection
12 violations, 4 critical
- Critical Food obtained from approved source
- Critical Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
- Minor Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
- Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
- Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
- Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
- 2024
- Passed Dec 11
Follow-Up Inspection
No violations
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