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 4 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Apr 7, 2026: passed with no violations.
- Keeps coming up: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals, cited 2 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.
- #70 in San Jose's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 6 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2026
- Passed Apr 7
Follow-Up Inspection
No violations
- Passed Apr 3
Routine Inspection
8 violations, 2 critical
- Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Critical Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
- Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
- Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
- Minor Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
- Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
- 2024
- Passed Dec 16
Follow-Up Inspection
No violations
- Passed Dec 11
Routine Inspection
8 violations, 4 critical
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Critical Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
- Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Critical Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
- Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Food separated and protected
- Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around Red Chili, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.