Gabino's Mexican Grill

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths in sanitizer solution below 50 ppm. Employees remade sanitizer solution. 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. 1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily. 3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. 4. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping clo...

Inspector notes: Observed cutting boards in disrepair (chipped, broken, and melted) and whisks with melted handles. Manager was advised to throw away and replace all utensils and equipment that was in disrepair. 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - Equipment and Utensils, constructed of durable materials (C) (2) Design and Construction. (a) Equipment and Utensils. Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.

Inspector notes: Observed reach-in cooler door not properly closing.

Inspector notes: Observed a frozen leak in walk-in freezer with icicles on refrigeration unit. Also observed meat sink with leak. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Inspector notes: Observed tiles between dry storage and main kitchen with chips where water from mopping began to accumulate. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be m...

Inspector notes: Observed rust and mold-like accumulation on air vents in the main kitchen above the 3-compartment and prep sinks, and near the dish machine area.

Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease accumulation under vent hood- grease was leaking onto wall behind grill. 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - Ventilation Hood System, Adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (C) (d) Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy. Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings.