Kal's Bar-B-Q

425 N Mathilda Av, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Passed · May 21, 2026 Directions
77
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 2 of 2 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected May 21, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized, cited 2 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 2 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed May 21

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Jul 23

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean, sanitized
    • Minor Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
    • Minor Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
    • Minor Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

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