Lo Banh Cuon

1281 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116

Passed re-check · Sep 9, 2026 Directions
64
Poor BiteKarma score 64 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 2025.
  • Last inspected Sep 9, 2026: passed with no violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated, cited 2 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
  • #78 in San Jose's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
  • 4 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Sep 9

    Follow-Up Inspection

    No violations

  3. Passed Sep 2

    Routine Inspection

    11 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Hot and cold water available
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Critical Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
    • Minor Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor No unapproved private home/living/sleeping quarters
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Oct 1

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

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