Carrollton, Carroll County

El Monterrey Mexican Restaurant

815 S PARK ST CARROLLTON, GA 30117

Food

Latest score

Apr 9, 2026

City

Carrollton

County

Carroll

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed in main kitchen bag of onions stored on the floor. Observed in walk in cooler container of prepped onions stored on the floor./ PIC moved all items so they were not directly on the floor

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed electric fly trap installed over sauces and dishes./Fly gtraps must be near exterior doors and separate from food or items that touch food.

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 872 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw pork beside mushrooms, raw pork beside raw hamburger, and raw hamburger beside raw chicken. PIC moved items to appropriate locations.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle.

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no signed employee health reporting agreement.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice in handwash sink. Handwash sinks are for handwashing only.

Aug 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 836 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed storage order violations including: Reach-in cooler: shelled eggs above salsa, raw chicken beside raw steak, raw chicken beside raw chorizo, raw ground beef above raw pork; Walk-in cooler: Raw chicken beside raw beef. PIC moved all items to appropriate locations.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw steak thawing in container on counter top. PIC moved item under running cold water.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single use items with food contact surface exposed.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed rusting on shelves in walk-in and slight food accumulation.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no test strips for quaternary sanitizer buckets.

Jan 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 8010 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed stacking order violations (raw chicken stored over raw tomatoes in prep top cooler and raw chicken next to raw steak in prep top cooler. / Follow proper stacking order in all coolers and freezers to prevent cross contamination.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw fish stored uncovered on bottom shelf in walk-in cooler. / Cover all foods while in storage.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cutting board on prep top cooler that has cuts and deep stains. / Sand cutting board and sanitize or replace.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust and debris build up on fan covers in walk-in cooler. / Clean covers often enough to prevent build up.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed in-use chef knife stored improperly between the lid of the prep top and the side wall. / Store all utensils properly or replace between uses.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple gaskets on walk-in, reach-in coolers and freezers that are split and torn. / Replace gaskets as needed.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed rusting on shelves in walk-in and slight food accumulation. // Clean and paint shelves or replace.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris build up on multiple gaskets throughout the kitchen. / Clean often

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dumpster with lids open during service. / Keep lids closed when not dumping trash to prevent pests.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed part of the FRP wall missing and raw wood present. / Replace missing wall board.