Millen, Jenkins County

The Cafe on Cotton

535 COTTON AVE MILLEN, GA 30442

Food
Latest score
94
Jun 4, 2026
City
Millen
County
Jenkins
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jun 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 941 violation

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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.

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed blade of can opener encrusted with food debris and ice maker encrusted with mold-like substance CA-clean thoroughly and more frequently.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed wiping cloths sitting on counters CA-place in sanitizer bucket with sanitizing solution at proper concentration.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 835 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed employee drinking drink in kitchen with no lid and another eating, CA-only drink with a lid and straw in kitchen facility

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed blade of can opener encrusted with food debris, CA-increase cleaning frequency. COS-cleaned at time of inspection.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

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.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

Jul 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 894 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed mashed potatoes and fried chicken stored uncovered. C/A - cover all food in storage COS - manager covered food.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food stored in Walk-in-Cooler with no dates on them. C/A - put expiration dates on all food in storage.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food stored on floor of walk-in-cooler and freezer C/A - store all food at least 6 inches off the ground

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees prepping food with large rings. C/A - employees may ONLY wear plain bands when prepping food, not protruding rings.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 843 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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.

May 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 923 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cleaned dishes stored with food debris and build-up on them along the contact surface. C/a Clean thoroughly before storage, make sure the edges of pans are clean too. COS - Cleaned

12B - personal cleanliness

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food-handling employees not wearing hair nets or head coverings, some still wearing wrist and finger jewelry. C/a Wear a hair net if you are to handle food items and cook, remove jewelry unless it is a solid, plain band. COS - Hats put on and hair nets

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mops in the rear of the kitchen on the ground and with mop heads on the ground. C/a store mops with the mop head up, off the floor.