Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr

1510 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance, CA 90501

Passed · Jan 5, 2026 Directions
75
Fair BiteKarma score 75 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 5 of 5 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Jan 5, 2026: passed with 6 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized, cited 2 times, plus 10 other repeat issues.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 5 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jan 5

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities; supplied and accessible
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
    • Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  3. 2025
  4. Passed May 19

    Owner Requested Reinspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
    • Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
  5. Passed Apr 28

    Routine Inspection

    14 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper cooling methods
    • Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
    • Minor Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
    • Minor Food safety certification
    • Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
    • Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
    • Minor Impoundment of unsanitary equipment or food
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Apr 18

    Owner Requested Reinspection

    8 violations
    • Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
    • Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices
    • Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
    • Minor Food properly stored; food storage containers identified
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
    • Minor Personal cleanliness and hair restraints
    • Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use

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