The Grill on the Alley
172 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
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
- Last inspected Aug 31, 2026: passed with no violations. That was a follow-up after failing on Aug 27, 2026.
- Passed 6 of 10 graded inspections since 2025.
- Keeps coming up: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals, cited 5 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
- 10 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 10 visits
- 2026
- Passed Aug 31
Follow-Up Inspection
No violations
- Failed Aug 27
Follow-Up Inspection
2 violations, 1 critical
- Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
- Failed Aug 22
Follow-Up Inspection
4 violations, 3 critical
- Critical Hot and cold water available
- Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
- Critical Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
- Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
- Failed Aug 21
Routine Inspection
1 violation, 1 critical
- Critical Hot and cold water available
Nearby
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