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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 2025.
- Last inspected Aug 24, 2026: passed with 5 violations.
- Keeps coming up: Chemicals/toxic substances, cited 2 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
- 3 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2026
- Passed Aug 24
Routine Inspection
5 violations
- Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
- Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
- Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
- Minor Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
- Perfect Feb 23
Complaint Inspection
No violations
- 2025
- Passed Jul 24
Routine Inspection
4 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Chemicals/toxic substances
- Minor Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
- Minor Bathrooms
- Minor Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; painted/artificial fingernails
- Passed Feb 17
Routine Inspection
8 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
- Critical Approved source
- Minor Single-service and single-use items
- Minor Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
- Minor Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
- Minor Bathrooms
- Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
- Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around Merlos Fruteria, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.