McDonough, Henry County

El Catrin Mexican Restaurant

298 RACETRACK ROAD SUITE 201 & 202 MCDONOUGH, GA 30252

Food

Latest score

Apr 8, 2026

City

McDonough

County

Henry

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.

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2D.Missing sanitary hand towels or hand drying provisions at bar hand sink. The manager corrected during the inspection.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

16B. Observed a leaking water line in the bar area.

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

17C. Observed accumulated standing water on floors in the bar area.

Oct 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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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 several food items stored in the walk in cooler held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC immediately started to discard food items that was not prepared today (10/17) (COS).

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 853 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 ribeye stored directly above French fries in the reach in cooler on the hot line. Observed several ranch dressings stored by raw shrimp, sliced pineapple stored on top of raw shelled eggs, raw shrimp stored above sliced onions, sliced onions stored directly on top of raw steak, and raw chicken stored by sliced onions in the walk in cooler. Coached PIC on how to properly store food to avoid contamination.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a black mold like substance around the red drink spout at the bar. Advised PIC that the spout should be cleaned daily to avoid contamination.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the reach in cooler on the hot line with an excessive amount of water nesting on the bottom floor. Please have the cooler checked to see if a drain line is clogged. System must be maintained in good repair and stay dry.

Also, observed the hot water handle leaking on the prep sink.

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 848 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the dishwasher at 0 PPM chlorine. Observed (2) sanitizer buckets at 10 PPM chlorine. PIC remade the sanitizer buckets to 50 PPM. Please call ECOLAB to service the machine and discontinue use until it is fixed. Set the 3-compartment sink up to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize the dishes.

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

Observed several bulk containers of sugar and other food items with no label to identify.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a fly strip with dead flies hanging in the kitchen above the microwave and by single service items.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a few gnats by the 3-compartment sink and by the draft beer dispenser.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(9)(b) - specifications (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plates on the hot line not inverted to prevent contamination on the first plate.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the lid on the prep top unit missing screws to properly close it.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed (2) ice scoop holders on the drink machine and the ice bin at the bar with rust on them. The holders will need to be replaced.

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: Yes

Observed the floor throughout the kitchen and bar in need of sealing/painting due to heavy chipping. The floors should be smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 865 violations

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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 bodily fluid kit in the facility for vomit and diarrhea procedures. Also facility doesn't have all items listed on the posed board for cleanup.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the dishwasher at 10 PPM chlorine. Please call the service team and discontinue use until it is fixed. Use the 3-compartment sink. (Repeat)

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(f) - prohibitions, cleaned & sanitized equipment, utensils & laundered linens (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several utensils stored/nesting in the handwashing sink at the bar. Please use the hand sink for washing hands ONLY! Items were removed. (COS) (Repeat)

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 chlorine test strips for the dishwasher.

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

Observed the floor throughout the kitchen and bar in need of sealing/painting due to heavy chipping. The floors should be smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 915 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the 3-compartment sink at 0 PPM quaternary ammonium solution. The tube is not suctioning out the chemicals properly. Please service the sink and use the dishwasher until it is working properly.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bulk containers of beans and rice with no food labels to identify them. Also, (2) can of seasonings with no label.

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

Observed (1) container of white substance with no label to properly identify it.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(f) - prohibitions, cleaned & sanitized equipment, utensils & laundered linens (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a knife stored/nesting in the handwashing sink. Ple3ase use hand sink for washing hands ONLY. Employee removed the knife. (COS)

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee's water bottle stored on the prep table. Please store in a designated area. Employee removed the bottle. (COS)