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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 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Mar 27, 2026: passed with no violations.
- Keeps coming up: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods., cited 2 times, plus 6 other repeat issues.
- #5 in Watertown's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 2 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2026
- Passed Mar 27
Re-Inspection
No violations
- 2025
- Passed Dec 12
Inspection
8 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
- Critical Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
- Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Minor Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
- Minor Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
- Minor Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
- 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 Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- 2024
- Passed Jul 12
Inspection
7 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Home canned goods, or canned goods from unapproved processor found on premises
- Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Minor Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
- Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Minor Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Minor Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
- Passed May 31
Inspection
8 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
- Critical Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
- Minor Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
- Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Minor Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
- 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 Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Minor Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
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BiteKarma scores around Empire Square, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.