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La Cabana De Don Juan
777 ATHENS RD STE 201 , LEXINGTON, GA 30648 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 30, 2026): Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 2 of them critical, involving pest control, chemical safety and temperature control.
Inspection history
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B86September 30, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 2 of them critical, involving pest control, chemical safety and temperature control.
Observed 2 household RAID bottles, one stored in front register area, one in back dish room on shelf.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)”Observed multiple medicine bottles stored on shelf over main line work table, over microwave and prep surface.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)”Observed multiple food items stored in line make table bottom not covered to protect from contamination. Observed container of hard shell tacos stored on top of shelf with no cover. All food (unless actively cooling in cooler) must be covered to protect from contamination. Covers added.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed both kitchen door and outside door in storage area with air gap along bottom of door, allowing potential pest entry. Repair weather stripping along door to prevent all pest entry.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Inspection report posted behind counter, customer not able to get within 1' for readability. Inspection report must be 15' from door, 5-7' from floor, and customer must be able to get within 1' to read.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”No "employees must wash hands" signage in women's restroom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)”Observed metal tongs stored below waist level on fryer door handle along main cook line. Observed scoop in bulk rice with handle touching rice. Observed bowls used as scoop in multiple bulk food storage bins in main kitchen. All scoops must have handles, and handle must be facing out of product to prevent contamination.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed stacks of bowls and plates along main cook line and parallel line across from line, all facing up with no cover or inverted to proteect from contamination. Recommend inverting or using a cover plate to protect.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”B87March 10, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 5 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed rusted shelving by dish area wrapped in plastic liners. Do not use/reuse plastic wrap. Repair or resurface rusted shelving. Correct by 3/20/26.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”Observed 2 hand sinks in food areas (dish room, cook line) blocked by equipment around them, or utensils/dishes in them blocking access. All hand sinks must be kept clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”No hand towels or hand drying provisions available at hand wash sinks in kitchen bar, and restrooms, except 1 sink (blocked) had 2 or 3 napkins remaining. Keep all hand sinks stocked with proper paper towels. Staff sent for emergency (truck did not arrive this morning) use paper towel rolls. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed numerous date labels with discard date of 3/18/26 (greater then 7 days. Items incorrectly labeled corrected hold date of no more than 7 days with day 1 being date of prep. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed several live roaches at drink fountain. Control pest by 3/20/26.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed utensils with food ends up and exposed, and bowls upright and uncovered. Store items covered and/or inverted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (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-109-000008. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.