El Pirrin

1900 E San Antonio St, San Jose, CA 95116

Passed re-check · Jul 17, 2026 Directions
79
Fair BiteKarma score 79 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 5 of 5 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected Jul 17, 2026: passed with no violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 3 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 5 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jul 17

    Follow-Up Inspection

    No violations

  3. Passed Jul 13

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Sep 17

    Follow-Up Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Proper cooling methods
  6. Passed Aug 14

    Follow-Up Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

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