THOMSON, McDuffie County

HABANERO'S MEXICAN GRILL

1435 WASHINGTON RD THOMSON, GA 30824

Food

Latest score

Feb 24, 2026

City

THOMSON

County

McDuffie

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.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 865 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED ON EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN WEARING GLOVES PLACE RAW CHICKEN ON THE GRILL THEN PROCEED TO WIPE HANDS ON APRON TOWEL AND CHANGE TASK. (9PTS) COS: I STOPPED THE EMPLOYEE AND MADE HIM WASH HANDS AND REGLOVE.EMPLOYEE PROCEEDED TO CHANGE GLOVES DURING INSPECTION. CA: EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE CHANGING TASK. REMOVE GLOVES THAT HAVE HANDLED RAW MEAT BEFORE TOUCHING ANYTHING ELSE.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED BOTH BATHROOMS NOT HAVING EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK SIGN. (2PTS) CA: BATHROOMS NEED EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNS. PLEASE PLACE ASAP! -REPEAT- MANAGER CALLED AND TOLD OWNER.

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL DISHES BEING STACKED WET ON DRYING RACK ABOVE 3 COMP SINK (1PT) CA: ENSURE TO LET ALL DISHES AIRDRY BEFORE STACKING.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(o) - equipment openings, closures and deflectors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR NOT FULLY CLOSING LEAVING BIG GAPS ON SIDE & TOP OF DOOR. (1PT) CA: WIC DOOR NEEDS TO FULLY CLOSE & NOT HAVE OPENINGS.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED AIRVENTS IN KITCHEN WITH BUILDUP. CA: CLEAN TO SIGHT & TOUCH ASAP! INCREASE CLEANING.

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING IN KITCHEN WITHOUT WEARING A BEARD NET. CA: ALL EMPLOYEES NEED TO WEAR A BEARD NET IF HAIR IS LONGER THAN 1/2 INHC. COS: EMPLOYEE PUT ON BEARD NET.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED BATHROOMS NOT HAVING EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK SIGN. CA: BATHROOMS NEED EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNS. PLEASE PLACE ASAP!

Jun 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO SERVSAFE CERTIFIED FOOD PROCTION MANAGER CURRENT FOR FACILIY. CA: YOU HAVE 60 DAYS TO OBTAIN. PLEASE CALL 706-667-4234 TO TAKE EXAM.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENTS FOR FACILITY. CA: ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENT. PAPERS WERE GIVEN TO PIC.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO VOMIT RESPONSE KIT ON SITE AND NO MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE OF PROCEDURES. CA: MAKE SURE THERE IS SOMETHING TO COVER, SWEEP, AND DISPOSE OF THE OF THE VOMIT BEFORE CLEANING WITH SOMETHING EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS.

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: Yes

Observed dishes being stacked at drying rack above 3-comp sink. CA: Ensure dishes air dry before stacking.

Dec 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed black mildew in ice machine. CA: Increase cleaning.

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

Observed dishes being stacked at drying rack above 3-comp sink. CA: Ensure dishes air dry before stacking so that sanitizer can properly work.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed WIC door having a gap at the top of the door letting cold air out. CA: Get fixed.