La Costa del Sol

2951 Monterey Rd #60, San Jose, CA 95111

Passed · Dec 19, 2025 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 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Dec 19, 2025: passed with 4 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible, cited 2 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2025
  2. Passed Dec 19

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
  3. Passed Jun 18

    Follow-Up Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Permits available
  4. Passed Jun 17

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Critical Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Permits available
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Dec 2

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

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