Bremen, Haralson County

Monterrey Mexican Grill & Bar

941 ALABAMA AVE S BREMEN, GA 30110

Food
Latest score
93
Apr 16, 2026
City
Bremen
County
Haralson
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 937 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

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

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. CA: 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by: Placing the food in shallow pans; Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Loosely covering, or uncovering if protected from overhead contamination; or Any other effective methods.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fish thawing in sink while in reduced oxygen packaging. PIC removed fish from packaging. CA: immediately upon thawing where all portions of food does not exceed 41F, remove from packaging and either store at 41F or below or cook. Ensure the running water the fish is under does not exceed 70F.

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

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.

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 dishwash area missing irreversible means to verify final rinse temperature. Need temp strips or thermometer to run through dishwasher.

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 dried food on non-food contact side of drink rim condiment holder. Clean.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed foil lined shelves with food debris. Remove foil and clean daily.

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sponge in handwashing sink./ Hand sink is only for PIC moved item

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food stored directly on floor in walk in freezer./ PIC moved all items off floor.

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 882 violations

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 multiple items in walk in cooler above 41F including: lettuce 50F, raw shrimp 49F, shredded cheese 49F, raw chicken 51F. PIC discarded items.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fish thawing in sink while in reduced oxygen packaging. PIC removed fish from packaging.

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 882 violations

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 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.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed meat thawing on center of both prep sinks, with no water running. PIC moved meat to correct sink and started cold water flowing.

May 2, 2024

Initial

Score: 991 violation

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 for sanitizer.