La Cabana De Don Juan
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited La Cabana De Don Juan five times, with records going back to 2024. La Cabana De Don Juan was last inspected on Oct 14, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which La Cabana De Don Juan's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Followup
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE BEHIND FROZEN DRINK MACHINE WITHOUT LABEL. CA: WORKING CONTAINERS USED FOR STORING POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS TAKEN FROM BULK SUPPLIES SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTLE OF CONCENTRATED SANITIZER WITH ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER LABEL RUBBED OFF. CA: CONTAINERS OF POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS SHALL BEAR A LEGIBLE MANUFACTURER'S LABEL.
511-6-1.07(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: COVING MISSING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. GROUT BY DISH MACHINE NEEDS REDONE.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: BACKDOOR TO KITCHEN DOES NOT FULLY SHUT. HAS GAPS WHEN CLOSED, LIGHT SHINES THROUGH WHEN FULLY SHUT. NEEDS TO BE SEALED. DOES NOT SELF-CLOSE.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT BLOCKED BY OTHER DOCUMENTS. NOT CLEARLY VISIBLE
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
70
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: CHEMICAL SANITIZER IN DISH MACHINE READ AT <10 PPM CHLORINE. CA: CHLORINE SANITIZER SHOULD READ BETWEEN 25-100 PPM. PIC CALLED REPAIR TECH WHILE ONSITE.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE, MOLINDA, AND RED SAUCE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKERS. CA: ALL COLD HELD READY-TO-EAT (RTE) FOODS MUST BE MARKED WITH A 7-DAY DISCARD DATE, WITH THE DAY OF PREP BEING CONSIDERED DAY 1. COS - ITEMS DISCARDED.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTLE OF CONCENTRATED SANITIZER WITH ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER LABEL RUBBED OFF. CA: CONTAINERS OF POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS SHALL BEAR A LEGIBLE MANUFACTURER'S LABEL.
511-6-1.07(6)(a)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE AT HOST STAND AND SPRAY BOTTLE IN KITCHEN BY DISH STATION WITHOUT LABEL. CA: WORKING CONTAINERS USED FOR STORING POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS TAKEN FROM BULK SUPPLIES SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE SITTING ON CONCRETE CINDER BLOCKS. CARDBOARD ON TOP OF NO LONGER USED FRYER, WITH UTENSILS, SEASONINGS, AND LIQUID OIL SITTING ON TOP.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES I NKITCHEN PEELING, MISSING, BROKEN, OR WARPED. FOAM PART OF TILES EXPOSED, COVING IN SERVER STATION, BATHROOMS, DRY STORAGE, AND HALLWAYS MISSING. ITEMS NEED REPLACED.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED ABOVE ITEMS MEANT FOR RESTAURANT USE.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: BACK DOOR TO KITCHEN HAS GAPS WHEN CLOSED, LIGHT SHINES THROUGH WHEN FULLY SHUT. NEEDS TO BE SEALED.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY SWATTER HUNG ABOVE HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE.
511-6-1.07(2)(k)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKET STORED ON FLOOR. COS - SANITIZER MOCED 6" OFF GROUND
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS IN WALK-IN-COOLER (WIC) STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS
511-6-1.05(1)(j)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: OUTDOOR PRODUCE WIC DOOR IS OLD AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
45
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD ON DISPENSER PLATE OF ICE MACHINE. CA: CLEAN AT A HIGHER FREQUENCY TO PREVENT MOLD BUILD UP
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRIES IN PREP COOLER, AND VARIOUS SAUCES IN WALK-IN-COOLER STORED UNCOVERED. CA: ALL FOODS THAT ARE NOT ACTIVELY COOLING MUST BE COVERED TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. COS - FOODS COVERED
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: ICEMACHINE SITTING ON CONCRETE CINDERBLOCKS. CARDBOARD LINING TOP OF CHEF BASE, BELOW GRILL.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: VENT HOOD GRATES MISSING ABOVE STOVE
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TURKEY BACON IN REACH-IN-COOLER AND FOOD ITEMS IN WIC STORED IN GROCERY BAG
511-6-1.05(1)(j)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S RESTROOM NEEDS COVERED RECEPTACLE
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED IN REACH-IN-COOLER ABOVE CUSTOMER ITEMS
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: BACK DOOR HAS GAPS WHEN CLOSED. IS NOT SELF CLOSING/LATCHING
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
64
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CHEF BASE ABOVE 41F. CA: ALL TCS ITEMS BEING COLD HELD MUST BE SOTORED AT OR BELOW 41. COS - ITEMS DISCARDED, REPAIR MAN CALLED.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VEGGIE SLICER WITH DEBRIS STORED UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER. CA: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED AT LEAST EVERY 4 HOURS. VEGGIE SLICER NEEDS TO BE CAREFULLY INSPECTED AFTER CLEANING TO ENSURE IT IS CLEAR OF DEBRIS
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: NEED QUAT TEST STRIPS FOR TABLE SANITIZER
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES MISSING IN KITCHEN
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OPEN CONTAINER OF SEASONING STORED UNDER STEAM TABLE IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED OPEN BAGS OF FLOUR AND CORNMEAL IN DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED CONTAINER OF LOWRY SALT IN KITCHEN WITH HOLE CUT IN LID. CA: ALL FOODS THAT ARE NOT ACTIVELY COOLING MUST BE IN CLOSED/SEALED CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. COS - ITEMS COVERED/SEALED.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: ICEMACHINE SITTING ON CONCRETE CINDERBLOCKS
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: OUTDOOR PRODUCE WALKIN COOLER DOOR IS OLD AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. NEEDS REPLACING SOON.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: CHEF BASE IN KITCHEN NOT HOLDING TCS PRODUCT AT OR BELOW 41 DEGREES F.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
55
May 21, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: HANDSINK REMOVED FROM KITCHEN WITHOUT OFFICIAL HEALTH DEPT APPROVAL. CA: NEED AT LEAST 2 HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN. PLEASE ADD ANOTHER HANDSINK & SUBMIT SPEC SHEETS TO OCHD PRIOR TO PURCHASING.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MOLD IN ICE MACHINE. CA: ICE MACHINE NEEDS TO BE CLEANED FREQUENTLY ENOUGH TO PREVENT MOLD/MILDEW GROWTH.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE SITTING ON CONCRETE CINDER BLOCKS. PLEASE PURCHASE LEGS FOR ICE MACHINE THAT ARE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS/TUBS OF CHIPS, SUGAR, ETC. NOT LABELLED WITH COMMON NAME IN DRY STORAGE & BAR AREAS.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Cabana De Don Juan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Cabana De Don Juan on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Cabana De Don Juan?
Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Cabana De Don Juan.
How does La Cabana De Don Juan compare to other restaurants in Watkinsville?
La Cabana De Don Juan most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Watkinsville average of 90.
Has La Cabana De Don Juan's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Cabana De Don Juan have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Cabana De Don Juan means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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