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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 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2026.
- Last inspected May 20, 2026: passed with no violations.
- Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 2 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
- #99 in San Jose's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 3 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 3 visits
- 2026
- Passed May 20
Follow-Up Inspection
No violations
- Passed May 14
Routine Inspection
12 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Critical Proper cooling methods
- Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
- Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
- Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
- Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
- Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
- Minor Thermometers provided, accurate
- Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
- Passed Jan 5
Routine Inspection
8 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
- Minor Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
- Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
- Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
- Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around Mendoza's Taqueria, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.