PATCHES RESTAURANT

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in the kitchen above the expo line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Observed damaged ceiling tiles in the kitchen above the expo line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a broken door handle for the walk in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Observed a broken door handle for the walk in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked color tiles in the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Observed cracked color tiles in the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed the rear exit door open with no screen or self-closing device. Observed 5 dead roaches in the kitchen. The operator discarded and cleaned the area. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Observed no dead roaches in the establishment. Observed the rear exit door open with no screen or self-closing device. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Walk-in cooler shelves have rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front walk-in cooler. Repeat 4-29-25 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed some tiles still missing and need of repair at front walk-in cooler and by oven area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hand wash ceiling in walk-in cooler has mold-like substance on damaged areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed ceiling in walk-in cooler still in need of repair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old unused equipment in outdoor storage area at back of building. Repeat 4-29-25 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed old unused equipment in outdoor storage area at back of building. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 4-29-25 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Observed shelving is still rusted and pitted. Time Extended

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medication on shelf above steam table at cooks line.

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed wait staff use bare hand contact on ready to eat toast.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed butter cups at wait station not time marked. Operator stated butter was placed out 3.5 hours prior to and then time marked them properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cheese and chorizo sausage opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked. Repeat 7-19-24 Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting at toaster area soiled. Repeat 7-19-24 Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator did not have copy of Time Control Sheet at time of inspection. Email operator new copy of Time Control Sheet.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meats, gravy and potatoes prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 7-19-24 Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board at toaster station has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat 7-19-24 Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in coolers and walk-in-cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 7-19-24 Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over gravy and sauces in reach-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open pack of hot dogs. Opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen worn and soiled.

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed chicken prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed gravy, rice, burger patties and cut melon prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 1-26-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting boards through out kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in kitchen areas at cooks line and dishwasher area is smooth. It is bare worn concrete with broken and missing tiles.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor in kitchen areas at cooks line and dishwasher area is smooth. It is bare worn concrete and not easily cleanable.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in kitchen areas at cooks line and dishwasher area is smooth. It is bare worn concrete.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 1-26-24 Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad, mashed potatoes, and soup all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Observed operator date all items correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 10-27-23 Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operater Employee Health Agreement Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in small Walk-in cooler at front of kitchen. Observed floor at cooks line is worn with missing tiles. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Observed floor at cooks line is worn with missing tiles. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler at end of cooks line has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Reach-in cooler at end of cooks line has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended