Tennessee Department of Health
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Monterrey Restaurant

105 Cedar Lane. Knoxville, TN 37912

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Follow-Up

September 12, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 93 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

33: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)3. Thawing fish in sealed bags that state (on the bags) "Pierce bag or remove fish before thawing."

36: 1200-23-01-.05(5)(k) Fruit flies in back stock area. Roaches in warming unit. Pest control coming weekly to help mitigate pest issues, per PIC.

39: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(d)4. Wiping cloth bucket must have at least 50 ppm chlorine; found at 10 ppm. Soiled linen stored on top of bagged soda storage.

45: 1200-23-01-.04(1) Plates, bowls being used to scoop product in walk-in cooler and standing cooler by grill area. Must have handles. Shelving paint peeling, rusty. Monitor for damaged equipment like lids, containers, etc.

47: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Ice make door and catch panel-build-up. Build-up on outside of large chip containers.

54: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(e) Uncovered employee drink stored on prep table.

Additional Comments

Priority items corrected. Closure notice rescinded. Location neat and organized! Thank you!

Observations
OUT
33 Approved thawing methods used
Observations
OUT
36 Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Observations
OUT
39 Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Observations
OUT
54 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used