Gabby Paleteria Y Taqueria
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Gabby Paleteria Y Taqueria, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food separated and protected” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 89, which Gabby Paleteria Y Taqueria's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef being stored in cooler above fish. PIC COS by placing the fish above the raw beef. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap/cleanser provided at any handwash sink. PIC COS by placing soap dispenser near handwash sink. 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities. (a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fish being improperly thawed in a bowl of standing water. PIC COS by thawing under running water. 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water:
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
74
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken that was prepared in June 16 and stored in a plastic bag and temping 45 F. COS: PIC discarded the cooked chicken. Violation Code Reference
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed only the Spanish and not the English common names for food items stored throughout entire restaurant. CA: Advised the PIC to provide the English name as well. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
82
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken and chorizo prepared on 10/06/24 and temping above 41 F (chorizo 45 F & Chicken 45 F). COS: Employee discarded items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above raw chorizo. COS: PIC moved raw chicken below raw chorizo. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or display...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
74
Mar 27, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above cheese, radishes. observed raw beef stored above cheese. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef. COS- items were moved to appropriate shelves. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (I...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed the PIC not on site at the time of the inspection. PIC did not show up until end of inspection. 511-6-1.03(2) - PIC present (Pf) There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. The person in charge shall ensure compliance with the following:
511-6-1.03(2)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the most recent inspection report not posted. CA- inspection shall be printed and posted. 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
74
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed items stored inside a prep top cooler holding at 55 degrees F. Observed items holding in a RIC at 49 degrees F. COS- items were discarded. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the PIC not aware that employees were washing dishes incorrectly. Employee was only washing dishes and not doing rinsing or sanitizing. COS-Dishes were washed, rinsed and sanitized. 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(l)(n)(o) - Responsibility of PIC (Pf)(i) Proper Sanitizing. Employees are properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils before they are reused, through routine monitoring of solution temperature and exposure time for hot water sanitizing, and chemical concentration, pH, temperature, and exposure time for chemical sanitizing; Pf
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed the PIC not aware of the health policy and able to show in a verifiable manner that the employees are aware. CA- I went over the health policy with the PIC. 511-6-1.03(2)(m) - Person-in-Charge Duties (Pf) Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; Pf and
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup on the interior walls of the ice machine. CA- ice machine shall be cleaned and new ice shall be made. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gabby Paleteria Y Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gabby Paleteria Y Taqueria on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gabby Paleteria Y Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gabby Paleteria Y Taqueria.
How does Gabby Paleteria Y Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Hapeville?
Gabby Paleteria Y Taqueria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Hapeville average of 89.
Has Gabby Paleteria Y Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gabby Paleteria Y Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gabby Paleteria Y Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gabby Paleteria Y Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gabby Paleteria Y Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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