El Catrin Mexican Restaurant

298 Racetrack Road Suite 201 & 202, Mcdonough, GA 30252

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at El Catrin Mexican Restaurant stretching back to 2024. El Catrin Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Mcdonough average 79, so El Catrin Mexican Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: 2-2D.Missing sanitary hand towels or hand drying provisions at bar hand sink. The manager corrected during the inspection.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 16B. Observed a leaking water line in the bar area.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 17C. Observed accumulated standing water on floors in the bar area.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Oct 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several food items stored in the walk in cooler held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC immediately started to discard food items that was not prepared today (10/17) (COS).

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: Observed raw ribeye stored directly above French fries in the reach in cooler on the hot line. Observed several ranch dressings stored by raw shrimp, sliced pineapple stored on top of raw shelled eggs, raw shrimp stored above sliced onions, sliced onions stored directly on top of raw steak, and raw chicken stored by sliced onions in the walk in cooler. Coached PIC on how to properly store food to avoid contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed a black mold like substance around the red drink spout at the bar. Advised PIC that the spout should be cleaned daily to avoid contamination.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed the reach in cooler on the hot line with an excessive amount of water nesting on the bottom floor. Please have the cooler checked to see if a drain line is clogged. System must be maintained in good repair and stay dry. Also, observed the hot water handle leaking on the prep sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed the dishwasher at 0 PPM chlorine. Observed (2) sanitizer buckets at 10 PPM chlorine. PIC remade the sanitizer buckets to 50 PPM. Please call ECOLAB to service the machine and discontinue use until it is fixed. Set the 3-compartment sink up to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize the dishes.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed the floor throughout the kitchen and bar in need of sealing/painting due to heavy chipping. The floors should be smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed a fly strip with dead flies hanging in the kitchen above the microwave and by single service items.

511-6-1.07(2)(k)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed a few gnats by the 3-compartment sink and by the draft beer dispenser.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed several bulk containers of sugar and other food items with no label to identify.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Observed plates on the hot line not inverted to prevent contamination on the first plate.

511-6-1.05(9)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed the lid on the prep top unit missing screws to properly close it.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

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

Inspector notes: Observed (2) ice scoop holders on the drink machine and the ice bin at the bar with rust on them. The holders will need to be replaced.

511-6-1.05(2)(a)

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

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

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2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid kit in the facility for vomit and diarrhea procedures. Also facility doesn't have all items listed on the posed board for cleanup.

511-6-1.03(6)

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

Inspector notes: Observed the dishwasher at 10 PPM chlorine. Please call the service team and discontinue use until it is fixed. Use the 3-compartment sink. (Repeat)

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips for the dishwasher.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several utensils stored/nesting in the handwashing sink at the bar. Please use the hand sink for washing hands ONLY! Items were removed. (COS) (Repeat)

511-6-1.05(10)(f)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed the floor throughout the kitchen and bar in need of sealing/painting due to heavy chipping. The floors should be smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Catrin Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Catrin Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Catrin Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Catrin Mexican Restaurant.

How does El Catrin Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?

El Catrin Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Mcdonough average of 79.

Has El Catrin Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Catrin Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Catrin Mexican Restaurant 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 El Catrin Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Catrin Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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