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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 5 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Jul 9, 2025: passed with 1 violation. That was over a year ago, so things may have changed.
- Keeps coming up: Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized, cited 3 times, plus 8 other repeat issues.
- #5 in San Jose's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 8 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 5 visits
- 2025
- Passed Jul 9
Follow-Up Inspection
1 violation
- Minor Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
- Passed Jul 7
Routine Inspection
21 violations, 4 critical
- Critical Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
- Critical Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
- Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
- Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
- Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
- Minor No unapproved private home/living/sleeping quarters
- Minor Plan review
- Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
- Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
- Minor Permits available
- Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
- Minor Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
- Minor Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
- Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
- Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- Minor Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
- Minor Thermometers provided, accurate
- Minor Food separated and protected
- Minor Signs posted; last inspection report available
- Passed Jan 9
Follow-Up Inspection
2 violations
- Minor Hot and cold water available
- Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
- Failed Jan 8
Routine Inspection
10 violations, 4 critical
- Critical Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated
- Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
- Critical Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
- Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
- Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Plan review
- Minor Food separated and protected
- Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around Los Arcos Restaurant, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.