Mexico Lindo Y Cantina

11 Race St, San Jose, CA 95126

Passed · Jan 20, 2026 Directions
73
Fair BiteKarma score 73 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 2024.
  • Last inspected Jan 20, 2026: passed with 8 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper cooling methods, cited 2 times, plus 6 other repeat issues.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jan 20

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Approved thawing methods used; frozen food
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Jul 3

    Routine Inspection

    9 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Consumer self-service does prevent contamination
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Oct 24

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Minor Proper eating, tasting, drinking, tobacco use
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

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