Caffein

2421 The Alameda # 101, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Passed · Aug 11, 2026 Directions
74
Fair BiteKarma score 74 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 11, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 2 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
  • 4 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 11

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Permits available
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Aug 21

    Follow-Up Inspection

    No violations

  5. Passed Aug 18

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Critical Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Person in charge present and performing duties
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Food separated and protected

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