Zazil Cocina Mexicana

377 Santana Row # 1120, San Jose, CA 95128

Passed · Jan 30, 2026 Directions
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Fair BiteKarma score 77 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 2024.
  • Last inspected Jan 30, 2026: passed with 3 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 4 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.
  • 8 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 5 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jan 30

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Dec 19

    Follow-Up Inspection

    4 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Critical Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
  5. Passed Dec 17

    Routine Inspection

    9 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Critical Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Compliance with variance/ROP/HACCP plan
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
  6. Passed Aug 12

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Proper cooling methods

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