76
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 4 graded inspections since 2023.
- Last inspected Aug 12, 2025: passed with 3 violations, 1 critical. That was a follow-up after failing on Jun 13, 2025. That was over a year ago, so things may have changed.
- Keeps coming up: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140°F, cited 2 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
- 5 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2025
- Passed Aug 12
Cycle Inspection
3 violations, 1 critical
- Critical After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140°F to 70°F or less within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F or less within 4 additional hours
- Minor Nonfood-contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit
- Minor Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food-contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained
- Failed Jun 13
Cycle Inspection
7 violations, 4 critical
- Critical Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165°F or above within 2 hours
- Critical No handwashing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or warewashing area. Handwashing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-handwashing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device
- Critical Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer's refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor
- Critical Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment's food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies
- Minor Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests
- Minor Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food-contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained
- Minor Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of
- 2024
- Passed Jun 5
Cycle Inspection
3 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140°F
- Minor Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of
- Minor Nonfood-contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit
- 2023
- Passed Jan 31
Pre-permit (Operational)
4 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140°F
- Minor Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of
- Minor Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
- Minor Nonfood-contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around Chef Lothian Kitchen, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.