Tanchito's

2148 Story Rd #3, San Jose, CA 95122

Passed re-check · Jul 31, 2026 Directions
70
Fair BiteKarma score 70 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 Jul 31, 2026: passed with 2 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 2 times, plus 6 other repeat issues.
  • 4 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 5 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jul 31

    Follow-Up Inspection

    2 violations
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
  3. Passed Jul 28

    Routine Inspection

    13 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Food separated and protected
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Nov 13

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  6. Passed Sep 16

    Routine Inspection

    1 violation, 1 critical
    • Critical Hot and cold water available

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