Hacienda Bar and Grill No. 7
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
67
Score
Public records show four inspections at Hacienda Bar and Grill No. 7 stretching back to 2024. On Dec 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Hacienda Bar and Grill No. 7's latest score of 67 falls below the Mcdonough average of 78. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (Raw chicken, Guacamole, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, raw shrimp, and Ribeye steak being held at temperatures exceeding 41F. Chicken and Ribeye was placed in the reach in cooler 60 minutes ago. PIC advised to place ice on tcs foods including raw chicken, shrimp, cheese, steak, lettuce, guacamole and ribeye in the freezer until the temperature reaches 41 degrees or below. PIC will also have the low boy repaired due to the temperature being observed above 41 degrees f.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed build up on the soda spouts in the bar. PIC corrected on site by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing soda gun and spouts in the bar area.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the reach in cooler making a strange noise. PIC will have the cooler repaired. Also observed the lid in bad repair used to cover the rice bin.
511-6-1.05(2)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed plates stored underneath the prep top table not inverted. PIC will cover the top plates with foil or invert plates and bowls in order to prevent food debris from contaminating the plates below.
67
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed beef birria hot held in the steam well below 135F. PIC stated that the birria had been stored in the steam well for two (2) hours. PIC discarded the birria and reheated a new batch to 165F for hot holding.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black beans and ground beef in the walk-in cooler that were prepped and had been cooling since yesterday still at temperatures higher than 41F. PIC stated that the food items had not been removed from the cooler since yesterday. PIC discarded ground beef and black beans.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed drain plugs missing from dumpsters.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed large pool of water throughout the ware washing area caused by sink leaks and the mop sink. When team members are using the mop sink, there is no hose connected which causes water to shoot out onto the floor. PIC was advised to attach a hose (with a vacuum breaker valve) to the mop sink faucet prevent water from pouring directly onto the floors. PIC was also advised to remove all water from the floors.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed flies in the kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed pipes underneath the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen and bar area, and under the kitchen prep sink with leaks.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plates stored underneath the prep top table with food debris from food prep. PIC covered the top plates with foil in order to prevent food debris from contaminating the plates below.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
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Dec 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed brisket and queso hot held at a temperature below 135 degrees f. Brisket and queso was discarded by the PIC. PIC will ensure that all hot held TCS foods are heated rapidly to 165 for hot holding and hot held at 135 degrees or higher.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (Raw chicken and Ribeye steak being held at temperatures exceeding 41F. Chicken and Ribeye was placed in the reach in cooler 10 minutes ago. PIC advised to place raw chicken and ribeye in the freezer until the temperature reaches 41 degrees or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken being thawed at room temperature on the preparation table. PIC advised to use one of the four thawing methods to properly thaw chicken.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed drain plugs missing from dumpsters. PIC will contact the dumpster company and have the drain plug replaced by 12/31/24. Liquid waste and trash observed around the grease tank.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
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Jun 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed brisket and queso hot held below 135F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed four (4) sauce bottles stored in the dry storage room without lids. Manager corrected on site.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cook wearing watches during cooking tasks. Manager corrected on site.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed drain plugs missing from dumpsters.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed lids of dumpsters missing. All closures of dumpsters must be closed.
511-6-1.06(5)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceilings and vents with dust accumulation in the main kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employees bookbags and shoes stored with cooking oil in the dry storage area. Manager corrected on site by removing employee personal items into a designated area.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee storing personal food and beverages in between food in the reach in coolers. Employees personal food and beverages must be stored separate from food used for food service.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hacienda Bar and Grill No. 7 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hacienda Bar and Grill No. 7 on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hacienda Bar and Grill No. 7?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hacienda Bar and Grill No. 7.
How does Hacienda Bar and Grill No. 7 compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?
Hacienda Bar and Grill No. 7 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Mcdonough average of 78.
Has Hacienda Bar and Grill No. 7's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hacienda Bar and Grill No. 7 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hacienda Bar and Grill No. 7 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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