China Chen

400 S 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112

Passed · Feb 17, 2026 Directions
84
Good BiteKarma score 84 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 2 of 2 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected Feb 17, 2026: passed with 4 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity, cited 2 times.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 2 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Feb 17

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Time as a public health control; procedures and records
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Apr 1

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Nearby

BiteKarma scores around China Chen, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.

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