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Monterey's Little Mexico LLC
1109 PACIFIC AVE , BREMEN, GA 30110 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 3, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing. This restaurant scored as low as 83 on November 28, 2023 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A96June 3, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed sanitizer bucket with no visible sanitizer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”A90December 10, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed no hand soap at employee bathroom handwashing sink. All handwashing sinks must have soap available at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”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.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”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.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”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.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)”B85June 4, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
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.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”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.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed live flies in kitchen and dining area of restaurant.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed openings in storage shed that would allow for pest entry. All possible entryways for pests must be minimized or sealed.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”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.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed cups in front food service area stacked together while still wet. All dishes must be air dried before being stored.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Observed food debris buildup in microwave above steam table.
−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)”B87November 18, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed no norovirus response kit at establishment.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed containers of rice on prep top counter cooling in large containers with lids.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed cans of tomatoes stored on the floor of the storage shed.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed employee's phone stored on prep top table.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”B87May 29, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep.
Observed baked beans(51F) holding in walk in cooler above 41 degrees F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed chili relleno, shredded cheese, and cheese dip cooling in walk in cooler in large containers with lids.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed employee's sushi stored in front food service cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”B83November 28, 20235 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving employee health, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed no signed copies of employee health policy.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Observed stone brick in handwashing sink. Observed trash can in front of handwashing sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed multiple foods without date markings in walk in cooler(milk, salsa, guacamole, and multiple opened cans).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed salsa, raw chicken, and multiple opened cans stored in walk in cooler without lids to protect food from contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored on floor of walk in cooler below shelving.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”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-071-000154. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.