Grillito Taqueria

3858 Covington Hwy, Decatur, GA 30032
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Grillito Taqueria. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around two violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Decatur restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: CA: (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.Pf OBSERVATION: vomit/fecal clean-up written instructions not provided upon request. Copy of the guidance document printed and will need to be completed (or facilities own document) & emailed by 3-9-26. A copy must...
511-6-1.03(6)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: CA: Rapid cooling methods shall be used when cooling time/temperature control for safety foods. Keeping foods uncovered, using ice baths, and once products reach 135F active cooling methods shall be used. OBSERVATION: Some cooked items (ground beef, al pastor, chicken) observed on the counter top with lids (beef/pork) but had dropped below 135F. COS- items labeled and placed in the cooler to cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
86
Nov 21, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grillito Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grillito Taqueria on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Grillito Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Decatur?

Grillito Taqueria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Decatur average of 86.

Has Grillito Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Grillito Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grillito Taqueria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.