Bremen, Haralson County

Monterey's Little Mexico LLC

1109 PACIFIC AVE BREMEN, GA 30110

Food
Latest score
96
Jun 3, 2026
City
Bremen
County
Haralson
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bucket with no visible sanitizer. CA: Sanitizer must be at proper levels for proper cleaning. Sanitizer was replaced.

Dec 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hand soap at employee bathroom handwashing sink. All handwashing sinks must have soap available at all times. CA: PIC added soap into dispenser.

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: Yes

Observed no norovirus response kit at establishment. A bodily fluid cleanup kit must be kept in the restaurant in case of an incident where an employee or customer vomits or has diarrhea. CA: PIC will have owner purchase norovirus response kit.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed canned foods and boxes of tortilla chips stored on the floor in the shed. All foods must be stored at least 6" above the floor. CA: Foods did not appear to be contaminated. PIC will have foods stored on shelves.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed spoons stored handle down in main kitchen. Utensils must be stored with the handles up so that employees do not put their hands on the food contact surface. CA: PIC will have utensils stored with the handles up.

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 857 violations

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: Yes

Observed no norovirus response kit at establishment. A bodily fluid cleanup kit must be kept in the restaurant in case of an incident where an employee or customer vomits or has diarrhea. CA: PIC will have owner purchase norovirus response kit.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gallon containers of bleach in storage shed stored with to-go lids, and fruit puree mixes. Cleaning products must be stored separately from foods and single-service products. CA: Foods did not appear to be contaminated. PIC will have storage shed organized for adequate separation.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live flies in kitchen and dining area of restaurant. CA: PIC was unable to produce pest control records. PIC will contact a pest control company to treat for flies.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed openings in storage shed that would allow for pest entry. All possible entryways for pests must be minimized or sealed. CA: PIC will have holes sealed.

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 buckets of spices with scoop handles stored in the spices. Observed plastic to go container stored in 5 gallon bucket of salsa for use in scooping out salsa. Utensils used to scoop out spices and salsa must be stored without their handles touching the food. CA: PIC discarded to-go container in salsa. PIC will have scoops for spices stored on top of lids for spice buckets.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cups in front food service area stacked together while still wet. All dishes must be air dried before being stored. CA: PIC separated cups and allowed them to air dry.

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 food debris buildup in microwave above steam table. CA: PIC will have microwave cleaned frequently to prevent buildup.

Nov 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 874 violations

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 norovirus response kit at establishment. CA: PIC will request that owner purchase norovirus response kit.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed containers of rice on prep top counter cooling in large containers with lids. CA: Rice was still above 135 degrees F. PIC removed lids to allow rice to cool more quickly.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cans of tomatoes stored on the floor of the storage shed. CA: PIC will have all food items stored at least 6" above the floor.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee's phone stored on prep top table. CA: PIC will designate an area for employees belongings that will not contaminate food contact surfaces. Employee moved phone and counter was sanitized.

May 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 873 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed baked beans(51F) holding in walk in cooler above 41 degrees F. CA: PIC discarded food.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chili relleno, shredded cheese, and cheese dip cooling in walk in cooler in large containers with lids. CA: PIC will have foods put in shallow containers without lids to allow foods to cool faster.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee's sushi stored in front food service cooler. CA: PIC moved employee food to designated area.

Nov 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 835 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no signed copies of employee health policy. CA: Have each employee sign health policy.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed stone brick in handwashing sink. Observed trash can in front of handwashing sink. CA: PIC removed item and will ensure all handwashing sinks are not blocked.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed salsa, raw chicken, and multiple opened cans stored in walk in cooler without lids to protect food from contamination. CA: PIC moved foods into closed containers.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple foods without date markings in walk in cooler(milk, salsa, guacamole, and multiple opened cans). CA: PIC discarded foods.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored on floor of walk in cooler below shelving. CA: PIC will move items to be at least 6" above the floor.

May 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 854 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed items in walk in cooler holding above 41F (cheese dip 54F, raw beef 48F, salsa 53F). CA: PIC chose to discard items and placed a maintenance order on unit. Store items in smaller containers and do not pack out the cooler.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no signed copies of employee health policy. CA: Have each employee sign health policy.

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 hand soap dispenser laying in handwash sink and thermometers on sitting on faucet. CA: Remove items from hand sink and only use hand sink to wash hands.

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: Yes

Observed no norovirus response kit at establishment. CA: Purchase norovirus response kit.