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 6 of 6 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Sep 9, 2026: passed with 6 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized, cited 2 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
- 3 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 6 visits
- 2026
- Passed Sep 9
Routine Inspection
6 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
- Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
- Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
- Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
- Passed Jun 29
Callback Reinspection
No violations
- Passed Feb 13
Routine Inspection
5 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
- Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
- Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
- Minor Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
- 2025
- Passed Sep 10
Routine Inspection
5 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
- Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
- Minor Single-service and single-use items
- Minor Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
- Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around The Cafe at Books Books, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.