The Melt

3939 Rivermark Plaza, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Passed · Mar 31, 2026 Directions
92
Excellent BiteKarma score 92 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 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Mar 31, 2026: passed with 3 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper cooling methods, cited 2 times.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Mar 31

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Aug 18

    Follow-Up Inspection

    No violations

  5. Passed Aug 14

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Nov 11

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Proper cooling methods

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