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Monterrey Mexican Grill & Bar
941 ALABAMA AVE S , BREMEN, GA 30110 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (April 16, 2026): Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving menu & labeling, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A93April 16, 20267 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving menu & labeling, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and blue cheese dressings past expiration date as noted on packaging. cos: discarded items dated 2/26 and 3/9 use by dates. Code requires time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Cooling method observed was not adequate in rapidly cooling Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Foods. Observed TCS foods from prep steps in covered containers in walk in cooler. Depth of product appears to be too dense for adequate cooling.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed dishwash area missing irreversible means to verify final rinse temperature. Need temp strips or thermometer to run through dishwasher.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed fish thawing in sink while in reduced oxygen packaging. PIC removed fish from packaging.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed chipped cutting board at bar. Discard cutting board. Ensure surfaces such as cutting boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”Observed dried food on non-food contact side of drink rim condiment holder. Clean.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”Observed foil lined shelves with food debris. Remove foil and clean daily.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A93October 2, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed sponge in handwashing sink./ Hand sink is only for PIC moved item.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)”Observed food stored directly on floor in walk in freezer./ PIC moved all items off floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”B88February 6, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed multiple items in walk in cooler above 41F including: lettuce 50F, raw shrimp 49F, shredded cheese 49F, raw chicken 51F. PIC discarded items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed fish thawing in sink while in reduced oxygen packaging. PIC removed fish from packaging.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”B88July 9, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage.
Observed in reach in cooler drawers: raw fish behind diced tomato, raw hamburger above pineapple, raw beef above vegetables; in walk-in cooler: shelled eggs above salsa, raw chicken beside salsa, raw ground beef beside raw pork. PIC moved all items to appropriate location.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed meat thawing on center of both prep sinks, with no water running. PIC moved meat to correct sink and started cold water flowing.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”A99May 2, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed no test strips for sanitizer.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-022-000893. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.