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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 2 of 2 graded inspections since 2026.
- Last inspected Aug 3, 2026: passed with 10 violations, 4 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible, cited 2 times, plus 6 other repeat issues.
- #42 in Raleigh's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 7 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 2 visits
- 2026
- Passed Aug 3
Inspection
10 violations, 4 critical
- Critical No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre-approved alternate procedure properly followed
- Critical Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible
- Critical Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
- Critical Proper cold holding temperatures
- Minor Insects and rodents not present, no unauthorized animals
- Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
- Minor Food properly labeled: original container
- Minor Proper cooling methods used, adequate equipment for temperature control
- Minor Personal cleanliness
- Minor Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
- Passed Jun 23
Inspection
8 violations, 3 critical
- Critical Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
- Critical Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible
- Critical Proper cold holding temperatures
- Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
- Minor Proper cooling methods used, adequate equipment for temperature control
- Minor Personal cleanliness
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
- Minor Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around El Sabor Express, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.