MONTERREY’S RESTAURANT #57NEW scores 93 on Columbia County food-safety inspection

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Official Georgia food-service inspection report for MONTERREY'S RESTAURANT #57NEW

MONTERREY’S RESTAURANT #57NEW received a score of 93 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 28, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.

Inspection details

Establishment: MONTERREY’S RESTAURANT #57NEW

Location: 4352 WASHINGTON RD EVANS, GA 30809, Columbia County

Inspection date: October 28, 2026

Inspection purpose: Routine

Score and grade: 93/A

Inspector: MARK MILLER

Permit number: FSP-036-0443

Inspection findings

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

Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) – food storage, prohibited areas (c)

Official point value: 3

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed dried peppers in 5 gallon buckets stored on the floor. C/A: Containers with food must be at least six inches off the floor.

17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) – designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

Official point value: 1

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed employee drink and hairnets not being stored in designated area. C/A: Employee drinks and hairnets need to be stored in employee designated area.

18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present

Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)

Official point value: 3

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed pest flying around the main kitchen. C/A: Employee’s should turn off the air curtain to the back door.

About the report

The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.

Victoria Sterling
News Now Georgia

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