Millwood, Ware County

Juanita's Mexican Food

8035 ALBANY HWY MILLWOOD, GA 31552

Food
Latest score
99
May 1, 2026
City
Millwood
County
Ware
Inspections
7

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 1, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust accumulated on ceiling near hand wash area. Advised deep cleaning and scheduled routine cleaning.

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 941 violation

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No CFSM on staff at the time of inspection. Corrective action: Obtain CFSM certificate as soon as possible. Submit copy of certificate to WCHD upon completion and certification.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No CFSM on staff at the time of inspection. Corrective action: Obtain CFSM certificate as soon as possible. Submit copy of certificate to WCHD upon completion and certification.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop for corn starch stored with the handle in contact with the ingredient. Utensils must be stored with handle above the top of the food to minimize contamination risk.

Nov 25, 2024

Initial

Score: 962 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several live flies throughout main kitchen in base of operation. Facility should be free of pests.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Light shield missing on lighting between entry door and meat/veggie prep sinks. Install shatterproof bulbs or replace shield/cover

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed slimy buildup on interior components of ice machine. Advised deep cleaning and scheduled routine cleanings.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 3-compartment dish sink with no sanitizer test strips available. Being bleach is used as the sanitizing reagent, chlorine test strips must be available to test sanitizer concentration.

Apr 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rust buildup on interior ceiling of microwave in food prep area of base. Remove peeling rust and replace microwave to avoid contamination.

Oct 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mold-like buildup on ice shield of ice machine. All food contact surfaces must be cleaned/sanitized at a rate to prevent buildup (or every 4 hours). Advised deep cleaning and scheduled routine cleanings.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes of drinks and Mexican snacks stored on floor in dry storage building. All food items must be stored at least 6" above floor surface to protect against contamination and prevent pest harboring.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 3-compartment dish sink with no sanitizer test strips available. Being bleach is used as the sanitizing reagent, chlorine test strips must be available to test sanitizer concentration.