Lazy Donkey

334 Bankhead Hwy, Carrollton, GA 30117
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Lazy Donkey stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “proper hot holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Carrollton restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hot held items below 135F including: Steam table: queso 74F, rice 125F; stove top: rice 123F. PIC discarded items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed in reach in cooler: raw shrimp beside raw chicken, raw chorizo beside raw steak; rear walk in cooler: shelled eggs above milk, raw pork beside cooked beans, raw steak beside margarine, raw ground beef beside cheese.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed many TCS foods with no date label including cooked pork, cooked beans, etc.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
67
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in walk-in cooler raw shelled eggs stored above cooked foods, observed raw steak stored adjacent to chicken broth, observed raw bacon stored in the same box as raw sausage patties allowing potential cross contamination./PIC moved food items to correct location
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed many TCS foods unlabeled and without a proper prep date not exceeding 7 day mark.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
78
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken tenders stored on counter at 91F, chile rellano at 74F. PIC discarded items. Observed in steam well queso at 125F & 129F. PIC moved items to be re-heated.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in: Reach in cooler: Raw chicken beside cooked pork, raw chorizo beside raw fish; Walk in cooler: Raw chicken beside raw steak, raw steak beside sour cream, raw shelled eggs above vegetables, chorizo beside shredded cheese. PIC moved all items to appropriate locations.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
74
Apr 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed chicken tenders stored on counter at 65F./discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored next to dry food in back storage room./use designated areas for employee personal belongings
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lazy Donkey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lazy Donkey on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lazy Donkey?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lazy Donkey.

How does Lazy Donkey compare to other restaurants in Carrollton?

Lazy Donkey most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Carrollton average of 83.

Has Lazy Donkey's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lazy Donkey means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Lazy Donkey inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lazy Donkey is inspected around two times per year on average.