GOMEZ MEXICAN GRILL

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of cheddar cheese sauce with large dent in rim on dry goods shelf across from three compartment sink.Operator discarded can. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee on cook line washing hands in sink across from designated hand washing sink using just cold water and no soap to wash hands. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gaskets reach in cooler on cook line.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged around corner from Three compartment sink.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on cutting boards at make tables on cook line. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water in hand washing sink next to walk in cooler. Hot water was turned off at this sink, other sink was inaccessible at the time. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef in plastic container stored over unwashed cases of tomatoes in kitchen area. Operator moved raw beef to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink inaccessible at cook's line with a large flour bin and case of pineapples stored in front of it. Operator moved items to make sink accessible. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink next to walk in cooler. Another hand washing sink is directly across from it on cook's line with hot water available.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of unwashed tomatoes stored on floor in kitchen area under metal counter. Operator moved to a shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in walk in cooler unshielded.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen beef thawing at room temperature under counter in kitchen area. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board of make table on cook's line not stored in sanitizer.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil stored on shelf with to containers. Operator removed medicine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands at hand washing sink at end of cook's line, using no soap as no soap was available. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen at end of cook's line.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door self closer and door handle are broken. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink with stainless steel sink.

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor coming from floor drain by three compartment sink . Repeat Violation

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not change gloves after opening walk in cooler door and bring out food container then begin working with food. Discussed proper gloves usage and hand washing with Operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door not self closing and handle broken. Repeat Violation

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong odor emanating from floor drain by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table in kitchen.

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed door marked exit locked in front of store front.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door does not self close and handle is damaged. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a strong odor near floor drain by three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef steak in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Operator completed printed copy during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go bowl used as scoop in bulk flour. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of ready to eat tortillas stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife between reach in coolers on cook's line. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on wire racks next to three compartment sink.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade container used to store bulk flour on expo line in kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat buns in stand up reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cell phone in hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Dicing cooked chicken on prep table next to walk-in cooler.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire rack next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of white onions stored on floor of walk-in cooler.

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed forks stored with food contact surface up behind bar and front counter area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bin of bulk flour unlabeled on expediting table.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed limes. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris on counter next to the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors to men and women restrooms not self closing.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice of ice machine behind bar. Operator removed scoop from ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle on cooks line. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed knives and forks stored with food contact surface up.

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen and put gloves on without washing hands. Discussed hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of sanitizer next to meat slicer by three compartment sink. Operator moved bottle to chemical shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator has service call to unclog sink. Temporarily unavailable by cooks line. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator removed scoop from ice bin. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.