Gabino's Mexican Grill

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed old grease build up on the side of the catch pan under the flat grill. Observed mold like substances around the faucet handles of the bar hand sink.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed mold like build up on the walls by the hand sink in the bar area. Observed baseboards in the walk in cooler in need of repairing.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed a live roach in the corner of the ceiling in the ware washing area. Observed a small roach on tong utensils in prep top. Manager removed utensils with pest and placed utensil to be rewashed and sanitized. Manager provided monthly pest control reports. No pest activity was noted on pest control reports.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed soda nozzles at the waitress station with buildup on the interior surfaces.

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored — Inspector Note: 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 cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil. 5. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 6. Single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA-approved manufacturer’s label use instructions.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: 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.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed reach-in cooler door not properly closing. 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices — Inspector Note: 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.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: 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 maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: 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.

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: 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. 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - Cleaning Ventilation System, Nuisance & Discharge Prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (C) (d) Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge.