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The Cafe on Cotton
535 COTTON AVE , MILLEN, GA 30442 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 4, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control. This restaurant scored as low as 83 on June 12, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A94June 4, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed squash casserole, mac n cheese, and 2x potatoes with cheese with no date marking in walk in cooler. ca-place date on all prepped food items and use/dispose of within 7 day period.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”B84December 11, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed blade of can opener encrusted with food debris and ice maker encrusted with mold-like substance CA-clean thoroughly and more frequently.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed tomato paste, taco meat, and mac n cheese in walk in cooler past the dispose by date. observed casserole with no date marking. CA-dispose of or use within 7 days of prep date, and date mark all stored food items in cooler.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed wiping cloths sitting on counters CA-place in sanitizer bucket with sanitizing solution at proper concentration.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)”This inspection deducted 16 points, but only 11 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B83June 12, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed some food items in walk in cooler with no date marking and some with dates past the 7 day use by/dispose of date. CA-dispose or use of all prepped food items within 7 days of prep date or removal from original packaging. restaurant closed at 2:00 in which case the owner stated she would dispose of all food items past their dispose/use by date.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed handwashing sink in kitchen with sauce strainers sitting in it. CA-keep clear at all times and do not place items in the sink, only use for handwashing, COS-removed at time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed blade of can opener encrusted with food debris, CA-increase cleaning frequency. COS-cleaned at time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed employee drinking drink in kitchen with no lid and another eating, CA-only drink with a lid and straw in kitchen facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed wiping cloth sitting on prep table and hanging on side of handwashing sink, CA-place in sanitizer buckets at proper sanitizing concentration (bleach at 50-150PPM) COS-removed at time of inspection and placed and dirty linen area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)”B89July 11, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Observed food stored in Walk-in-Cooler with no dates on them. C/A - put expiration dates on all food in storage.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed mashed potatoes and fried chicken stored uncovered. C/A - cover all food in storage COS - manager covered food.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed food stored on floor of walk-in-cooler and freezer C/A - store all food at least 6 inches off the ground.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)”Observed employees prepping food with large rings. C/A - employees may ONLY wear plain bands when prepping food, not protruding rings.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”B84December 4, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed employees not washing hands and changing gloves between tasks. Employees would touch raw foods, then prep RTE foods or go outside and return without washing before doing another task. C/a Unblock handwash sink, begin washing hands between tasks. COS - moved and gloves changed.
−9 points · Cited as “null”Observed the lone handwashing sink in the kitchen blocked by a cutting board, being used as a prep surface instead of to wash hands. C/a Move cutting boards off the handwash sink, keep the handwash sink available for only handwashing. Was also out of paper towels. COS - moved.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed several foods held under the heat lamp not holding the correct hot holding temperatures. c/a stop using the heat lamp. Keep foods on the stove for hot holding.
−3 points · Cited as “null”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 082-535. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.