El Grullo Taqueria

198 S King Rd, San Jose, CA 95116

Passed · Aug 10, 2026 Directions
82
Good BiteKarma score 82 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 Aug 10, 2026: passed with 8 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification, cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 2 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 10

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Nov 3

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

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