Monroe, Walton County

Cocina Fuentes

500 GREAT OAKS DR STE #1 MONROE, GA 30655

Food

Latest score

May 28, 2026

City

Monroe

County

Walton

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.

May 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink next to drink station being used as a dump sink. CA handwashing sink to be used as/for handwashing only. Dumping must be done in designated dump sink or 3-compartment sink.COS PIC removed ice from handwashing sink.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple shakers throughout kitchen not labeled when out of bulk package.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Employee tumbler on Prep counter; employee drink on ice machine.

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Weather stripping on bottom left of back door needs to be replaced

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Plates and bowls on prep table next to HH well not inverted/covered; multiple pans wet stacked.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Unapproved cardboard liner next to grill/flat top used to catch grease

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(b),(c) - manual warewashing, sink compartment requirement; drainboards (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Sanitizer bin in 3-compartment sin used as dump sink.

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Employee drink on top of prep counter next to individual salsas.

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 826 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 raw beef and chicken stored above raw shrimp, fish, and prepped diced tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms in grill drawer; prepped shredded lettuce in container stored next to beef and underneath in 2 Dr. reach-in cooler. CA PIC instructed prepped veggies and seafood must be stored above raw chicken and beef according to proper storage order. COS PIC moved items to correct storage order.

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 HW sink next to veggie prep/meat pre 4-compartment sink blocked and with bins stored inside the sink. CA PIC instructed HW sink must be accessible at all times and cannot be used for storage. COS PIC removed bins and moved items from in front of HW sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(j) - single-service and single-use articles, safe and clean (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Tortillas stored in plastic grocery bag

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(b),(c) - manual warewashing, sink compartment requirement; drainboards (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Sanitizer compartment of 3-compartment sink being used as a dump sink.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Floor tiles in walk-in cooler at entrance of walk-in freezer chipped/missing

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Employee food being hot held on steam table with customer food; employee drinks stored in bottom prep cooler among customer food; employee food stored in 2 dr. reach-in with customer prepped food; employee jackets stored on shelves in outdoor storage on shelf with ss products.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 838 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee tumbler in bar area not in disposable cup with lid & straw. CA: PIC instructed to ensure employees use disposable cups with lids & straws.

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 HW sink in back by drink machine with straw in sink used as a dump sink; bar mixer utensils left in bar HW sink. CA: PIC instructed to use HW sink for only washing hands.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed ice bin lid at drink station in back left open; tortilla bowls and cinnamon sugar mixture on upper shelf on rack next to HW sink not covered. CA: PIC instructed to remind staff to close ice bin lid after use & cover all containers of prepped food. COS: PIC covered tortilla bowls & cinnamon sugar containers with foil.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Plates next to HH Queso not inverted

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Washed bins/containers stacked wet on drying shelves

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(j) - single-service and single-use articles, safe and clean (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Tortilla shells on prep line and chorizo in 2-door reach in stored in grocery bag

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cutting boards on prep line heavily marked

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Employee food stored with regular food in reach-in, employee drinks next to food in prep cooler bottom shelf, employee protein powder stored above food at salsa cooler, employee bag stored next to food in dry storage.

May 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 8511 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee's guava drink stored on prep-table and employee thermo-cup stored in 2-door reach in not in disposable cup with lid and straw. CA: PIC instructed to make sure all employee drinks are in disposable cups with lid & straw.

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 wash sink next to 3-compartment sink being used as a dump sink. CA: PIC instructed to re-train employees that hand wash sinks can only be used for washing hands

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 multiple items>ice bin, lemons in container, steak & pepper in 2 door reach in, diced tomatoes in reach in, chicken patties in reach in. Taco beef in reach in & shredded cheese in reach in not covered/re/sealed properly. CA: PIC instructed that all items once not in use or done cooling must be covered in storage. COS: PIC covered/closed items

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back door has air gap to left side and will need weather stripping

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Plates not inverted near queso hot-well or plates near steam table

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wet stacking of containers on dry rack

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Aluminum foil lining wire shelving near 3-compartment

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

NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM test strips for sanitizer buckets/spray bottles

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Tile chipping in walk in cooler near freezer door

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(g) - mechanical ventilation, sufficient capacity to prevent buildup of heat, steam, smoke, fumes & odors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Kitchen too hot/not good ventilation

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Employee bags/purses on food in dry storage; employee jackets stored on teritla bowls