Griffin, Spalding County

Catarina's Mexican Restaurant

650 N EXPRESSWAY GRIFFIN, GA 30223

Food

Latest score

Feb 23, 2026

City

Griffin

County

Spalding

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.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 907 violations

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed improper cooling methods are being used for prepared Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods. Place items in more shallow pans and/or reduce volume in containers.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed fish that is thawed (tilapia) is not removed from individual packaging.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed containers of food on the the floor in walk in cooler.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chips are stored directly next to hand sink and trash can and are exposed to splash from both locations.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buckets for wiping towels are being stored on the floor.

14D - gloves used properly

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)2,3,4 - gloves, use limitations, slash resistant gloves & cloth gloves (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single use gloves are being used for more that one task at the dish machine station.

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 employee personal items are improperly stored on food equipment.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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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

Observed inadequate cooling methods for prepared time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items in the walk in cooler. Advised to using shallow metal pans or reduce amount of TCS item in bulk container.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fish that has completely thawed and has not been removed from its reduced oxygen packaging.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed large bulk containers of food stored on floor in walk in cooler, dry storage and front food service area.

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 employee personal jackets stored next to restaurant consumer food.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 963 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed large bulk containers of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. (rpt 1).

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 employee drinks are in appropriate single service cups with lid and straw but are stored improperly on prep top counters and shelves above food. (rpt 1).

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 employee food and drinks stored with restaurant items in reach in cooler.

Sep 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 954 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food on the floor in walk in cooler.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wiping towels wet with food debris are not being stored in sanitizer in between use in kitchen. Ensure buckets of sanitizer for towels is not stored directly on the floor.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed large prep top cooler does not consistently maintain temperatures of 41 degrees F or below. Call for maintenance has been placed.

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 employee drinks are in appropriate single service cups with lid and straw but are stored improperly on prep coolers, shelves above food, and prep tables by food.