NEWNAN, Coweta County

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant

55 ARBOR SPRINGS TER NEWNAN, GA 30265

Food

Latest score

Jan 8, 2026

City

NEWNAN

County

Coweta

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.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 715 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: Yes

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.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 822 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 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.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

Nov 20, 2024

Initial

Score: 943 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed not handwashing signs at any of the handwashing sinks.

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 available for testing sanitizing solution at dishwasher or three compartment sink.