Monterrey Mexican Restaurant #21
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
70
Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 11, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The city-wide average sits at 85, which Monterrey Mexican Restaurant #21's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee touching his hair with gloves, went on to put a bandana on this head, came back into the kitchen with the same gloves and proceeded to make a taco for the customer while holding the tortilla with his glove. C/A . Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic device...
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with mold like build-up on the chute in the main kitchen. Ice was being used for drinks as well as cooling. C/A Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS Facility need to increase cleaning frequency of the ice bin and they have 10 days to correct the violation and submit pictures to EHS
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed numerous flies throughout the kitchen. Observed staff is leaving the outdoor screen open and flies are getting in. Staff needs to be aware the doors are NOT self closing C/A Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Facility will need to find a way to control flies upon entering the facility
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: While entering the kitchen I observed one employee drinking coffee from an open cup that was stored on the cutting board. Another employee was eating candy and drinking coffee from an pen cup at the prep station in the main kitchen. C/A . Employees shall not use any form of tobacco products, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas. 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, d...
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
70
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE, BEANS, SHREDDED CHICKEN AND CHEESE COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN WIC IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SALSA STORED IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F C/A: ALL TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW COS: FOOD DISCARDED
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 WORKING CONTAINERS HOLDING CHEMICALS WITH NO COMMON NAME LABEL IN BAR AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA C/A: CHEMICALS TAKEN FROM BULK SUPPLY AND PLACED IN WORKING CONTAINERS SHALL BEAR A COMMON NAME LABEL COS: LABELS PLACED ON CONTAINERS
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDLES OF SCOOPS SUBMERGED IN MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF SEASONINGS IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF A SPOON/LADEL STORED INSIDE MARGARITA MIX IN BAR AREA C/A: THE HANDLES OF SCOOPS/SPOONS SHALL BE STORED ABOVE THE FOOD PRODUCT IN-BETWEEN USES
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monterrey Mexican Restaurant #21 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant #21 on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does Monterrey Mexican Restaurant #21 compare to other restaurants in Smyrna?
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant #21 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Smyrna average of 85.
Has Monterrey Mexican Restaurant #21's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant #21 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant #21 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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