Habanero's Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
70
Score
Habanero's Mexican Grill, located at 1435 Washington Rd in Thomson, GA, had a moderate risk inspection on February 24, 2026. This inspection resulted in one critical and four minor violations, including issues with handwashing, posted information, and utensil storage. The facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across three recorded visits.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Jun 24, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Violations — Feb 24, 2026 Inspection
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ON EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN WEARING GLOVES PLACE RAW CHICKEN ON THE GRILL THEN PROCEED TO WIPE HANDS ON APRON TOWEL AND CHANGE TASK. (9PTS) COS: I STOPPED THE EMPLOYEE AND MADE HIM WASH HANDS AND REGLOVE.EMPLOYEE PROCEEDED TO CHANGE GLOVES DURING INSPECTION. CA: EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE CHANGING TASK. REMOVE GLOVES THAT HAVE HANDLED RAW MEAT BEFORE TOUCHING ANYTHING ELSE.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH BATHROOMS NOT HAVING EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK SIGN. (2PTS) CA: BATHROOMS NEED EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNS. PLEASE PLACE ASAP! -REPEAT- MANAGER CALLED AND TOLD OWNER.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DISHES BEING STACKED WET ON DRYING RACK ABOVE 3 COMP SINK (1PT) CA: ENSURE TO LET ALL DISHES AIRDRY BEFORE STACKING.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR NOT FULLY CLOSING LEAVING BIG GAPS ON SIDE & TOP OF DOOR. (1PT) CA: WIC DOOR NEEDS TO FULLY CLOSE & NOT HAVE OPENINGS.
511-6-1.05(2)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AIRVENTS IN KITCHEN WITH BUILDUP. CA: CLEAN TO SIGHT & TOUCH ASAP! INCREASE CLEANING.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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