Harlem, Columbia County

HABANEROS MEXICAN GRILL

200 EAST MILLEDGEVILLE ROAD HARLEM, GA 30814

Food

Latest score

May 20, 2026

City

Harlem

County

Columbia

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed cans on floor in outside dry storage. must be 6 inches off floor.

try to move food into kitchen from outside storage

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

cleaning needed on: shelves in WIC microwave door handle

Dec 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

no paper towels at hand sink. COS replaced

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

clean shelves in WIC

Nov 25, 2025

Followup

Score: 954 violations

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

store vegetables only with vegetables in Reach in cooler. COS

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

do not stack dishes wet. must air dry prior to stacking.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(d),(e) - warewashing equipment, cleaning frequency; warewashing machines, manufacturers' operating instructions (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

clean top of dish machine

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

work to remove mold from block wall behind dish machine

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 736 violations

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed large pot of ground beef in 3-door reach-in-cooler having been cooked/cooled yesterday with temp of 62 plus degrees. discarded. CA: must cool 135 to 70 in 2 hours and 70 to 41 degrees in 4 more hours. must cool in shallow pans with ice bath

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

training required for kitchen staff on safe food handling

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed bottle jug in the hand sink. do not put anything in the hand sink except your hands.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed no dates on any food items. CA: must date all prepared foods ex. 10-28-25-11-3-2025

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

kitchen employee must wear a hat

14D - gloves used properly

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)2,3,4 - gloves, use limitations, slash resistant gloves & cloth gloves (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

change gloves often. esp. after raw meat

May 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed foods in 3 door and wic not dated: beans, rice, pico, cheese dip, beef, . CA: all foods must be dated and labeled. ex: 5/27-6/2

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed back door open. COS. CA: keep door closed at all times

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed flies in kitchen

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

no employee drinks on counter

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed jug in the hand sink. COS. removed. observed no paper towels at the hand sink. COS. CA: do not put anything in the hand sink. towels neeed at hand sink at all times

May 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed raw shrimp and bacon over containers of cheese dip in RIC. COS. CA: store food correctly with ready to eat foods on top

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

replace cracked blender \replace cracked lids

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cleaning needed on: grill sides

Nov 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several containers of food: sauce, lettuce, etc. not covered in WIC. all foods must be covered when stored unless they are cooling

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed 2 large containers of beans in WIC just starting cooling process at 154/160 degrees. CA: when cooling foods use small containers and ice bath. COS

Jun 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 893 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen . CA: keep towels at hand sink always

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

foods not dated . CA: date all foods with prep date/expiration date > ex: beans 6/6-6/12-2023

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

cover all foods in walk in cooler