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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 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2025.
- Last inspected May 27, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 2 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans), cited 2 times, plus 7 other repeat issues.
- 10 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 3 visits
- 2026
- Passed May 27
Inspection
7 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
- Critical Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
- Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Minor Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
- 2025
- Passed Oct 31
Inspection
9 violations, 4 critical
- Critical Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
- Critical Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
- Critical Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
- Critical Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
- Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Minor Improper thawing procedures used
- Minor Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
- Minor Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
- Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
- Passed Apr 4
Inspection
12 violations, 4 critical
- Critical Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
- Critical Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections
- Critical Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
- Critical Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
- Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Minor Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
- Minor Insects, rodents present
- Minor Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
- Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
- Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Minor Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around Azuma Sushi Bistro, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.