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HABANEROS MEXICAN GRILL

200 EAST MILLEDGEVILLE ROAD , HARLEM, GA 30814 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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96 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected September 17, 2026
2 inspections on record · average score 96

Most recent inspection (September 17, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving food-safety requirements.

Inspection history

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A96September 17, 20262 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving food-safety requirements.

RoutineCorrected on siteApproved thawing methods used.

Observed raw fish thawing in sink improperly without running water C/A Thaw food items in WiC or under cool running water.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”
RoutineUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

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

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”
A96May 20, 20262 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutineContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed cans on floor in outside dry storage. must be 6 inches off floor. try to move food into kitchen from outside storage.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Cleaning needed on: shelves in WIC microwave door handle.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”

Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.

Source

Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-036-936. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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