Monterrey's Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
64
Score
Monterrey's Mexican Restaurant, located at 3721 New Macland Rd Ste 240 in Powder Springs, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on September 12, 2025. This inspection identified three major and three minor violations, including issues with a certified food protection manager, proper food storage, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. The restaurant has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
64
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Jun 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Sep 12, 2025 Inspection
1-2B - certified food protection manager
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food manager certificate stored in area behind server area near facility entrance not in public view. C/A: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. COS: Food manager certification moved to public view.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tortillas chips (main kitchen), oil (grill in main kitchen), chunky avocado and sauces (inside prep top in main kitchen), water and tea pitchers (lobby serving area), and lime (bar) stored uncovered exposed to contamination. C/A: Unless actively cooling, all food must be stored covered. COS: All food covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee actively sanitizing dishes in 3-compartment sink in main kitchen in chlorine sanitizer measuring 10ppm. C/A: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified : A chlorine solution shall have a concentration within 50ppm-100ppm. COS: Chlorine sanitizer corrected to 50ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1. Observed can opener blade at prep table in main kitchen heavily soiled with accumulated food reside. 2. Observed interior of ice machine in main kitchen soiled with black and brown residue. 3. Observed interior lid of ice bin at drink station in server area soiled with brown accumulation. COS: All equipment cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: 1. Observed beverage cups stored exposed to splash from hand-wash station in server area. 2. Observed salsa cups stored facing up in crate along prep table in server area of front food service area. C/A: cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single use aluminum bowls and lids stored facing up on top shelf in main kitchen grill area. C/A: cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
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