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 2025.
- Last inspected Aug 28, 2026: passed with no violations. That was a follow-up after failing on Aug 27, 2026.
- Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 3 times, plus 9 other repeat issues.
- #36 in San Jose's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 5 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 5 visits
- 2026
- Passed Aug 28
Follow-Up Inspection
No violations
- Failed Aug 27
Routine Inspection
16 violations, 2 critical
- Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
- Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
- Minor Food separated and protected
- Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
- Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
- Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
- Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
- Minor Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
- Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
- Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
- 2025
- Passed Oct 24
Follow-Up Inspection
No violations
- Passed Oct 22
Routine Inspection
9 violations, 3 critical
- Critical Time as a public health control; procedures and records
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Critical Food obtained from approved source
- Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
- Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
- Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
- Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around Pho Tau Bay, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.