Coyote's Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
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Score
Coyote's Mexican Grill, located at 105 Sycamore Pl in Decatur, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 21, 2026. The inspection identified one major and three minor violations, including issues with food storage, posted notices, and utensil handling. This inspection continues a historical pattern of mostly low-risk assessments for the facility.
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Jul 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Jan 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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Violations — Jan 21, 2026 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled, to protected from any contamination. Observed food containers of cut cucumbers, jalapeño peppers, chorizo, queso, and salsa in the prep top coolers and reach-in cooler without any coverings or lids. COS: PIC provided coverings for each food container in the prep top coolers and reach-in cooler.
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed an expired/unpaid food permit posted in the lobby for public view. Issued a Notice of Violation. CA: Post a valid permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed five stacks of wet metal pans airdrying in the dishwashing area. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and may not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed water, lettuce, chips, and food spillage and debris covering the floors in the main kitchen. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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