Sticky Cactus

1770 E Highway 81, Mcdonough, GA 30252

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sticky Cactus has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Among Mcdonough restaurants, the typical score is 79; Sticky Cactus is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Initial

4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 11C. Observed TCS food thawed at room temperature . Manager corrected my placing under cold running water.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

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

Inspector notes: 14B. Utensils observed stored in hand wash located in kitchen.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)

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

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

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 16B, Observed missing floor grate of cover for floor drain in main kitchen.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Jan 23, 2026

Issued Provisional Permit

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: 16B. The hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Install a separate hot water heater for the dish machine.

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

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

Inspector notes: 15A. Observed rusty storage shelves inside the walk in cooler. Paint or replace with new shelves.

511-6-1.05(1)(i)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: 17A. Provide a waste receptacle with cover for both restrooms since shared by men and women.

511-6-1.06(5)(h)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sticky Cactus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sticky Cactus on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Sticky Cactus compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?

Sticky Cactus most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Mcdonough average of 79.

Has Sticky Cactus' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sticky Cactus have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sticky Cactus 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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