Gabinos Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Gabinos Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Locust Grove restaurant, which scores around 78. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the main dishwasher in the kitchen at 0 PPM sanitizer. The machine was ran several time. Please contact your chemical company to service the machine. The 3-compartemnt sink must be set up to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize the dishes.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee's cup with a straw and a lid stored next to clean plates on the prep table in the server area. Observed a thermos cup stored on top of the ice machine. Also, observed a opened water bottle stored with clean plates. Advised PIC to remove all drinks and store them in a designated area for employees (COS).
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the rubber gasket on the reach in freezer (deep freezer) in bad repair. The gasket must be repaired within 15 days. Please send a picture once it is repaired by 4/28 to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of mold around the caulking around the 3-compartment sink. The caulking must be removed and recaulked.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed personal medicine (Peto Bismol) stored with alcohol in the closet. Also observed a bag of personal items stored above the cooling area. Advised PIC to remove the personal items (COS).
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
74
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the dishwasher at 10 PPM sanitizer. Advised the PIC to prime the machine and run the machine again. Machine was at 100 PPM chlorine (COS). Make sure all employees know to prime the machine and check with test strips before washing dishes.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container of cooked chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Advised PIC to make sure that all food and food related items are placed 6 inches or higher off the floor. Food item was moved to the shelf (COS). Observed a container of cooked shrimp in the reach in cooler on the hot line, fries and mozzarella cheese in the reach in deep freezer, and bowls of salsa in the reach in cooler without overhead protection to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the wiping cloth bucket on the hot line at 10 PPM chlorine. PIC remade the solution to 50 PPM chlorine (COS).
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the cutting board connected to the prep top cooler in need of replacing or resurfacing due to deep cuts and stains.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
78
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored in the walk in cooler with an expiration date (tamales expired 2/17/25 and salsa expired on 2/9/25). PIC discarded food products (COS).
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food items improperly stored horizontally and vertically in the walk in and reach in cooler. In the walk in cooler raw chicken was stored beside raw beef, raw chicken stored above ground beef, and several pans of raw beef stored above cooked taco meat, refried beans, and shredded cheese. In the reach in cooler salsa stored beside raw shrimp, raw shelled eggs beside salsa, and raw chicken stored above tomato sauce, pork tamales, and so pa de elote. Educated the PIC and the employees on how to properly store food items to avoid foodborne illness risks (COS).
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed several plates and bowls stored not inverted or wrapped to protect from contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed water nesting on the floor in the beer walk in cooler. The floor must remain dry. Please check to see if any of the beer barrels are leaking and clean the floor.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several plastic bowls in the bread crumbs, salt, flour, and rice. Informed PIC that plastic bowls can't be used to scoop food products. A scoop will need to be used in products to properly gather food. Also, observed the handle of the scoop resting in the sugar and the rice. PIC removed the handles and stored them upward (COS).
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
64
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the can opener blade with rust on it. The can opener will need to be discarded and replaced with a rust resistant blade.
511-6-1.05(2)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets at 0 PPM and 10 PPM throughout the kitchen and the bar area. PIC remade the sanitizer buckets to 50-100 PPM.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored in the the deep freezer (fries and shredded cheese) & tamales in the walk in freezer with no cover to prevent contamination. Items were covered during the inspection (COS).
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the cutting board on the prep unit in need of replacing due to deep cuts and stains.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the lid broken on the deep freezer. The lid will need to be repaired to remain in good repair and proper adjustment to keep food items frozen.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed water nesting on both walk in cooler floors. The coolers floors must remain dry. Also, observed a dust debris on the ceiling tile over the prep top cooler and the oven.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two water bottles on the prep top surface and one drink in the reach in cooler. All employee items must be stored in a designated area separate from the food for the public. Items were discarded (COS).
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
64
Feb 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed (1) sanitizer bucket at 200 PPM chlorine, (1) at 10 PPM chlorine, and the dishwasher at the bar at 0 PPM chlorine. PIC remade the sanitizer buckets to 50-100 PPM. Do not use the dishwasher until it has been serviced. (COS)
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed the hot water faucet not working on the hand sink on the hot line. (Repeat)
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed salsa stored in the reach in cooler and salsa and chicken wings stored in the walk in cooler with no lid to protect from contamination. PIC covered all items (COS).
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the cutting board on the prep unit in need of replacing due to deep cuts and stains.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed the unisex restroom in need of a garbage can with a lid on it.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed water nesting on the floor in the walk in cooler.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee's drink and food stored in the reach in cooler above the food for the public. Items were removed. (COS)
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gabinos Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gabinos Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gabinos Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gabinos Mexican Grill.
How does Gabinos Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Locust Grove?
Gabinos Mexican Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Locust Grove average of 78.
Has Gabinos Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gabinos Mexican Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gabinos Mexican Grill 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 Gabinos Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gabinos Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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