El Monterrey Mexican Restaurant

815 S Park St, Carrollton, GA 30117

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Monterrey Mexican Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food separated and protected” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Among Carrollton restaurants, the typical score is 83; El Monterrey Mexican Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed in main kitchen bag of onions stored on the floor. Observed in walk in cooler container of prepped onions stored on the floor./ PIC moved all items so they were not directly on the floor

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed electric fly trap installed over sauces and dishes./Fly gtraps must be near exterior doors and separate from food or items that touch food.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw pork beside mushrooms, raw pork beside raw hamburger, and raw hamburger beside raw chicken. PIC moved items to appropriate locations.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed ice in handwash sink. Handwash sinks are for handwashing only.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Observed no signed employee health reporting agreement.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

Aug 5, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed storage order violations including: Reach-in cooler: shelled eggs above salsa, raw chicken beside raw steak, raw chicken beside raw chorizo, raw ground beef above raw pork; Walk-in cooler: Raw chicken beside raw beef. PIC moved all items to appropriate locations.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no test strips for quaternary sanitizer buckets.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw steak thawing in container on counter top. PIC moved item under running cold water.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed single use items with food contact surface exposed.

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

Inspector notes: Observed rusting on shelves in walk-in and slight food accumulation.

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

Jan 30, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: Observed stacking order violations (raw chicken stored over raw tomatoes in prep top cooler and raw chicken next to raw steak in prep top cooler. / Follow proper stacking order in all coolers and freezers to prevent cross contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed in-use chef knife stored improperly between the lid of the prep top and the side wall. / Store all utensils properly or replace between uses.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple gaskets on walk-in, reach-in coolers and freezers that are split and torn. / Replace gaskets as needed.

511-6-1.05(2)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed rusting on shelves in walk-in and slight food accumulation. // Clean and paint shelves or replace.

511-6-1.05(2)(h)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed debris build up on multiple gaskets throughout the kitchen. / Clean often

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed dumpster with lids open during service. / Keep lids closed when not dumping trash to prevent pests.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed part of the FRP wall missing and raw wood present. / Replace missing wall board.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed raw fish stored uncovered on bottom shelf in walk-in cooler. / Cover all foods while in storage.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed cutting board on prep top cooler that has cuts and deep stains. / Sand cutting board and sanitize or replace.

511-6-1.04(4)(t)

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

Inspector notes: Observed dust and debris build up on fan covers in walk-in cooler. / Clean covers often enough to prevent build up.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Monterrey Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Monterrey Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Monterrey Mexican Restaurant.

How does El Monterrey Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Carrollton?

El Monterrey Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Carrollton average of 83.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Monterrey 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 Monterrey 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 Monterrey Mexican Restaurant inspected?

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

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