Zeni

1320 Saratoga Av, San Jose, CA 95129

Passed · Aug 13, 2026 Directions
88
Good BiteKarma score 88 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 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected Aug 13, 2026: passed with 7 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used, cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 13

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Oct 28

    Routine Inspection

    2 violations
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
  5. Passed Mar 28

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

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