Habaneros Mexican Grill

200 East Milledgeville Road, Harlem, GA 30814

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Habaneros Mexican Grill has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Harlem average 96, so Habaneros Mexican Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 23, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: no paper towels at hand sink. COS replaced

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: clean shelves in WIC

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Nov 25, 2025

Followup

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: store vegetables only with vegetables in Reach in cooler. COS

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: do not stack dishes wet. must air dry prior to stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

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

Inspector notes: clean top of dish machine

511-6-1.05(6)(d)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: work to remove mold from block wall behind dish machine

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed large pot of ground beef in 3-door reach-in-cooler having been cooked/cooled yesterday with temp of 62 plus degrees. discarded. CA: must cool 135 to 70 in 2 hours and 70 to 41 degrees in 4 more hours. must cool in shallow pans with ice bath

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Inspector notes: training required for kitchen staff on safe food handling

511-6-1.03(2)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed bottle jug in the hand sink. do not put anything in the hand sink except your hands.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: observed no dates on any food items. CA: must date all prepared foods ex. 10-28-25-11-3-2025

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: kitchen employee must wear a hat

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

14D - gloves used properly

Inspector notes: change gloves often. esp. after raw meat

511-6-1.04(4)(n)

May 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: observed foods in 3 door and wic not dated: beans, rice, pico, cheese dip, beef, . CA: all foods must be dated and labeled. ex: 5/27-6/2

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: no employee drinks on counter

511-6-1.07(3)(h)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: observed back door open. COS. CA: keep door closed at all times

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: observed flies in kitchen

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed jug in the hand sink. COS. removed. observed no paper towels at the hand sink. COS. CA: do not put anything in the hand sink. towels neeed at hand sink at all times

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

May 29, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed raw shrimp and bacon over containers of cheese dip in RIC. COS. CA: store food correctly with ready to eat foods on top

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: replace cracked blender \replace cracked lids

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed on: grill sides

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Habaneros Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Habaneros Mexican Grill on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Habaneros Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Habaneros Mexican Grill.

How does Habaneros Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Harlem?

Habaneros Mexican Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Harlem average of 96.

Has Habaneros Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Habaneros Mexican Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Habaneros Mexican Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Habaneros Mexican Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Habaneros Mexican Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.

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