LOS PERICOS RESTAURANT & TAQUERIA

20 5TH ST, GILROY, CA, 95020 +14088480270
Pass
85
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
2
Inspections
1
Critical violations

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Latest inspection

PASSED
Jun 3, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION73 days ago

Inspection Timeline

Jun 3, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 85/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
85
May 9, 2025
PassedScore: 90/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
90

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
7
Non-Critical
8
Total Violations
Across 2 inspections

Complete inspection history

2 inspections
PassLatest Jun 3, 2026
85/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

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

    1. Hole noted behind the reach in. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage. 2. Damaged flooring noted in the back storage area at the time of inspection. [CA] Repair broken floor with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Unable to provide food handler cards for employees. [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. REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical

    Only hand wash station within the prep area is missing paper towels at the time of inspection. [CA] Hand wash station must be fully stocked at all times. [COS] PIC added a new roll of paper towels into dispenser.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Boxed food noted on top of the grease disposal bin at the time of inspection. [CA] Do not place food on top of the grease bin. [COS] All product was moved to a different location.

Pass May 9, 2025
90/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

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

    Drain pipe for the dish washer is inside of the floor sink. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an air gap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.

  • K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

    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.

  • K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

    Unable to provide food handler cards for all employees on site 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.

  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    Shelled eggs within tray were measured at 49*F at the time of inspection. Per PIC, they have only been out for about 1-hour. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Eggs were moved into reach in.

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