La Chiquiada

110 W Trinity Pl, Decatur, GA 30030

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, La Chiquiada has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Adequate ventilation and lighting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Decatur restaurants, the typical score is 86; La Chiquiada is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed an expired/unpaid food permit posted 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)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a food employee drink from a personal cup and store on a shelf with clean dishes. CA: Areas for employee activity shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: Food employee removed the personal cup and stored in the designated employee area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf Observed food container of tomato sauce, pico, corn, cheese, raw chicken, raw beef, and sauce held over 24 hours without any dates or labels in the prep top cooler and reach in cooler. COS: Food employee provided labels for each food container.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: CA: Areas for employee activity shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed food employee's water bottle sitting on top of a food container in the prep top cooler. COS: Food employee removed their water bottle from the prep top cooler to the designated employee area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Mar 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, holding, and display. Observed a TCS food container of raw beef sitting on top of a TCS food container of salad and next to a sauce container in the prep top cooler and a food container of raw beef next to a food container of cooked carne pastor in the reach in cooler. COS: PIC rearranged TCS food items in prep top cooler and reach in cooler according to their minimal cook temperatures.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Chiquiada last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Chiquiada on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Chiquiada?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Chiquiada.

How does La Chiquiada compare to other restaurants in Decatur?

La Chiquiada most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Decatur average of 86.

Has La Chiquiada's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Chiquiada have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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