Metro Balderas

814 S Bascom Av, San Jose, CA 95128

Passed · Oct 8, 2026 Directions
85
Good BiteKarma score 85 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 5 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected Oct 8, 2026: passed with 4 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 4 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 5 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Oct 8

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate
  3. Passed May 26

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Food separated and protected
  4. Passed Feb 3

    Follow-Up Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
  5. Passed Jan 29

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use

Nearby

BiteKarma scores around Metro Balderas, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.

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  4. 98 McDonald's 0.1 mi
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