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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 8 of 8 graded inspections since 2023.
- Last inspected Sep 10, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 5 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Proper cold holding temperatures, cited 4 times, plus 15 other repeat issues.
- #31 in Raleigh's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 16 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 8 visits
- 2026
- Passed Sep 10
Inspection
7 violations, 5 critical
- Critical Proper date marking and disposition
- Critical Proper cold holding temperatures
- Critical PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- Critical Toxic substances properly identified stored and used
- Critical Certified food protection manager
- Minor Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used, test strips
- Minor Proper cooling methods used, adequate equipment for temperature control
- Passed Mar 25
Inspection
6 violations, 3 critical
- Critical Proper date marking and disposition
- Critical Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible
- Critical Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
- Minor Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used, test strips
- Minor Equipment, food and nonfood-contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
- Minor Plumbing installed, proper backflow devices
- 2025
- Passed Sep 8
Inspection
11 violations, 5 critical
- Critical Certified food protection manager
- Critical Handwashing sinks supplied and accessible
- Critical Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
- Critical Toxic substances properly identified stored and used
- Critical Proper cold holding temperatures
- Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
- Minor Equipment, food and nonfood-contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
- Minor In-use utensils: properly stored
- Minor Insects and rodents not present, no unauthorized animals
- Minor Meets ventilation and lighting requirements, designated areas used
- Minor Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
- Passed May 23
Inspection
7 violations, 3 critical
- Critical Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
- Critical Proper cold holding temperatures
- Critical Certified food protection manager
- Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
- Minor Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
- Minor Equipment, food and nonfood-contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
- Minor Insects and rodents not present, no unauthorized animals
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around Soo Cafe, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.