Monterrey Mexican Restaurant

55 Arbor Springs Ter, Newnan, GA 30265

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Monterrey Mexican Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food separated and protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Newnan facility scores 86, putting Monterrey Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chemical in sanitizer bucket exceeding recommended limits for consumer safety. Sanitizer bucket remade during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(g)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items datemarked incorrectly in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler. Datemarked food items should be a maximum of 7 days. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment should be counted as Day 1. PIC datemarked food items correctly during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed current inspection report not posted. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle touching in dry food container and multiple utensils handle touching food in prep-top cooler and reach-in cooler. Utensils should be in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC repositioned and removed utensils during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored next to raw pork, raw ground beef stored above raw pork and raw beef and shell eggs stored next to/above ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables. All food items moved to its correct order during inspection. Food items shall be stored to protect from contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items cooling in walk-in cooler exceeding 6-hour period and temperature above 41F; beans 66F and cooked beef 53F. Both food items discarded during inspection. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled 135F to 70F in 2 hours or less and within a total of 6 hours 135F to 41F or less.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food safety manager certification posted or in the facility. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation. Will follow up Tuesday to ensure CFSM test is scheduled.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine in back kitchen not reaching minimum chemical concentrations. Advised PIC to use three compartment sink until fixed.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored on top/with dry food in main kitchen. All employee items moved during inspection.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed temperature control for safety food items being stored above the maximum temp of 41F including: raw chicken stored at 52F in reach-in cooler and cut leafy greens stored at 48F in prep top cooler. Employee discarded item during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat sauce, raw bacon stored next to cooked chicken and ready-to-eat sauce, as well as raw bacon stored over ready-to-eat vegetables. Employee corrected storage order during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Nov 20, 2024

Initial

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed no test strips available for testing sanitizing solution at dishwasher or three compartment sink.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no written or verbal procedure for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events or chemical.

511-6-1.03(6)

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

Inspector notes: Observed not handwashing signs at any of the handwashing sinks.

511-6-1.07(3)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monterrey Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant?

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

How does Monterrey Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Newnan?

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Newnan average of 86.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant 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 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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