Hacienda Bar & Grill

1065 Chen Pkwy Ste B, Mcdonough, GA 30253

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Hacienda Bar & Grill four times, with records going back to 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Mcdonough restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: 6-1A. Observed TCS food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit stored near door. The manager discarded some food product near door that was left opened when I arrived onsite.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 4-2B. Observed soiled can opener with accumulated old food debris. The manager cleaned during the inspection.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: 2-2D.No sanitary hand towels or hand drying provisions provided at hand wash sink in kitchen.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

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

Inspector notes: 12A. Observed food product not stored from contamination due to leaking water from ceiling of walk in freezer while cooling of products.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: 12C. Observed several wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution been use.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: 13A. Permit and food service inspection report displayed on floor of the food service establishment. The inspection report and permit shall be displayed 5 and 7 ft from the floor.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

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

Inspector notes: 15A.Observed peeling plastic on door of the ice machine in kitchen.

511-6-1.05(1)(i)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 17C. Accumulated standing water on floors of the entire back kitchen area.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: 16A. No hot water provided at the hand wash sink in kitchen.

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

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

Inspector notes: 15B. No chemical test strips provided at the three-compartment sink.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 4-2A.Observed food items stored uncovered inside the walk in cooler.The manager covered all items during the inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: 15B.No chemical test strips provided for measuring the level of sanitizer for ware washing or sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 4-2B. Observed can opener blade in need of cleaning due to accumulated old food debris. The manager clean the can opener during the inspection.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 4-2A. Observed food items stored uncovered inside the walk in freezer. The corrected during the inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 14A. Observed in use utensils stored in the hand wash sink.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Jan 8, 2025

Initial

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 17C.Observed cove base missing from the walls in both restrooms.Cove base must be installed in male and female restroom.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hacienda Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hacienda Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hacienda Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hacienda Bar & Grill.

How does Hacienda Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?

Hacienda Bar & Grill most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Mcdonough average of 79.

Has Hacienda Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hacienda Bar & Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hacienda Bar & Grill 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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