Desi India Bazar

1584 Branham Ln, San Jose, CA 95118

Passed · May 13, 2026 Directions
77
Fair BiteKarma score 77 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 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected May 13, 2026: passed with 11 violations, 1 critical.
  • 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 May 13

    Routine Inspection

    11 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Apr 29

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Time as a public health control; procedures and records
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Nov 13

    Routine Inspection

    2 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Food properly labeled and honestly presented

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