Hello Rice

587 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Passed · Mar 18, 2026 Directions
71
Fair BiteKarma score 71 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 Mar 18, 2026: passed with 9 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures, cited 2 times, plus 9 other repeat issues.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Mar 18

    Routine Inspection

    9 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Oct 17

    Routine Inspection

    9 violations
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Food storage: food storage containers identified
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied, accessible
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
    • Minor Warewashing facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
  5. Passed Sep 18

    Routine Inspection

    11 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate

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