Pepper Tales

498 N 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112

Passed · May 6, 2026 Directions
80
Good BiteKarma score 80 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 May 6, 2026: passed with 10 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible, cited 3 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed May 6

    Routine Inspection

    10 violations
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
    • Minor Signs posted; last inspection report available
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
  3. 2025
  4. Passed May 29

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Dec 16

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use

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