El Rancho Taqueria

1401 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95125

Passed re-check · Oct 24, 2025 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 6 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected Oct 24, 2025: passed with no violations. That was a follow-up after failing on Oct 22, 2025. That was over a year ago, so things may have changed.
  • Keeps coming up: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals, cited 2 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.
  • 4 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 6 visits

  1. 2025
  2. Passed Oct 24

    Follow-Up Inspection

    No violations

  3. Failed Oct 22

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
  4. Passed Oct 7

    Routine Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Permits available
  5. Passed Jul 21

    Routine Inspection

    9 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Communicable disease; reporting/restriction/exclusion
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
    • Minor Permits available
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Signs posted; last inspection report available

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