TAQUERIA Y BIRRIERIA EL PATRON

Damaged floor tiles noted within the restroom at the time of inspection. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.

Stainless steel lid on top of grease trap is eroding away. [CA] Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and retain characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. Recommend replacing lid. Per PIC, they plan on changing out the whole grease trap. Contact the Building department for the City of Gilroy to get approval before project begins.

Missing paper towels inside of restroom at the time of inspection. [CA] Hand wash stations must be fully stocked at all times. [COS] PIC, added paper towels into dispenser.

Condenser within the walk in freezer is leaking at the time of inspection, bucket noted under the unit. Per PIC, they have reported it and are waiting for a contractor to respond. [CA] Condensation line from walk-in refrigerator shall drain into an approved plumbing system REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

Rice within metal tray was measured at 46*F at the time of inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC moved the rice tray into the walk in.

Floor tiles in front of the 3-compartment and walk in freezer are damaged at the time of inspection. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.

Personal backpacks are within the shelving of the dry storage. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.

Food handler cards for employees are missing 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.

Heavy dust build up on the fan guards of the walk in noted 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.

As per plans submitted into the department a hand wash station is missing in the front prep area. Hand wash station within plans is located where reach in refrigeration is currently located. [CA] A person proposing to build or remodel a food facility shall submit plans and specifications for review and shall receive plan approval prior to starting any new construction or remodeling. Contact DEH at 408-918-3400 or at www.ehinfo.org to obtain plan check requirements. A new hand wash station may have to be installed within area. Will advise with senior inspector.

Unable to provide test strips for chlorine at the time of inspection. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitation method used during manual or mechanical ware-washing.

Condenser within the walk in freezer is leaking at the time of inspection, bucket noted under the unit. Per PIC, they have reported it and are waiting for a contractor to respond. [CA] Condensation line from walk-in refrigerator shall drain into an approved plumbing system.

Unable to provide a food probe thermometer at the time of inspection. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.

No person in charge noted at the time of inspection. Employee on site stated that no one is in charge. [CA] A “person in charge” who is responsible for operation of facility shall be present at the food facility during all hours of operation.