TAQUERIA Y MARISCOS "EL RUFLES"

168 W 10TH ST, GILROY, CA, 95020 +14084173757
Pass
80
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
3
Inspections
2
Critical violations

Location

Latest inspection

PASSED
Jul 21, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION25 days ago

Inspection Timeline

Jul 21, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 80/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
80
May 29, 2025
PassedScore: 85/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
85
Oct 9, 2024
PassedScore: 91/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
91

Violations Analysis

2
Critical Violations
2 in last 3 inspections
12
Non-Critical
14
Total Violations
Across 3 inspections

Complete inspection history

3 inspections
PassLatest Jul 21, 2026
80/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

6 reported violations
  • K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

    Multiple wiping cloths are out of sanitizer solution. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

  • K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

    Light bulbs within the hood system are out at the time of inspection. [CA] Replace the light bulbs.

  • K21: Hot and cold water available

    Hot water was measured at 108*F at the time of inspection. Hot water heater dial was set to low. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at hand wash sinks. [SA] PIC adjusted the dial within the water heater.

  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

    Flies noted around the kitchen area and around the dinning room area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

  • K46: No unapproved private home/living/sleeping quarters

    Bed and multiple bags of cloths noted in a room within the facility. [CA] No sleeping accommodations shall be maintained or kept in any room where food is prepared, stored, or sold.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical

    Fly landed on cutting board within the kitchen area at the time of inspection. [CA] Keep equipment clean/sanitized at all times. [SA] Equipment was placed in the 3-compartment sink to be clean/sanitized.

Pass May 29, 2025
85/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

4 reported violations
  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Unable to provide a current food manger certification at the time of inspection. [CA] Obtain a new food manger certification within 60-days.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    Only hand wash station within the kitchen area was missing paper towels at the time of inspection. [CA] Hand wash stations must be fully stocked and operational at all times. [COS] PIC added more paper towels into the dispenser. Fully stocked.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Food within walk in freezer is noted on a metal tray and on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Fan guards within walk in have dust build up on them at the time of inspection. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Pass Oct 9, 2024
91/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Provided the following decals to the facility: - Hot/cold holding - Wash, rinse, sanitize - Hand washing

4 reported violations
  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    Damaged floor tile under the 3-compartment sink. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.

  • K41: Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

    Hot water line under the 3-compartment sink is leaking at the time of inspection. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Unable to provide food handler cards at the time of inspection. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

  • K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

    One light bulb is out under the hood system. [CA] Replace light bulb.

Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.