Monterrey Mexican Restaurant

9425 Highway 92 Ste 184, Woodstock, GA 30188

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “utensils, equipment and linens”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Woodstock restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed two pans of carnitas prepared 7/19 stored past 7 days. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; or (iii) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. COS by discarding.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two pans of queso being hot held in steam well below 135°F. Temperature of queso was 94°F and 123°F. Queso likely was not reheated to at least 165°F prior to placement in hot holding unit. COS by reheating on stove.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Dec 4, 2024

Followup

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed black mold like substance on the wall behind the dish sink. Must thoroughly clean.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: Moved to 50 ppm sanitizer.

511-6-1.05(10)(b)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed euipment and/or utensils are not being air-dried or adequately drained after cleaning and sanitizing them before using them in contact with food. Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Store them upside down to prevent from environmental contamination until used. COS by turning upside down.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

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

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee not washing hands and changing gloves after handling/touching raw chicken and then grabbed the tongs , spatulas, tacos, etc. Must wash hands when switching tasks or after handling the raw meat to avoid cross contamination. COS by washing hands and changing gloves.

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken being reheated on the stove t0 134, 123, 148 degrees. Must reheat to 165 degrees with in 2 hours. Make sure to check the thickest portion of the meat. CO9S by reheating to 165 degrees.

511-6-1.04(5)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in the kitchen blocked by brooms and other cleaning tools. Hand sink must always be accessible. COS by moving the tools to designated area.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed the handles of scoops in the sugar inside the product. Must store the handles above the food. COS by placing the scoops in the dish sink.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet stacking of utensils. Must allow the dishes to air dry before stacking them. COS by rewashing the dishes and allowing them to properly air dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monterrey Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant.

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

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

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 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.

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