The Donkey

1561 S Park St Ste B4, Carrollton, GA 30117

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at The Donkey stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

By comparison, the average Carrollton facility scores 83, putting The Donkey on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed on counter grilled chicken holding at 89F and 91F./PIC discarded items.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Obserevd in bar area whip cream with expiration date of 3/8/2026./ PIC discarded item.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of margarita mix stored directly on the floor./Food items including drinks must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 30 minutes after opening queso in steam table at 117./ Foods should be cooked to 165 before being hot held.

511-6-1.04(5)(h)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed prepared queso and prepared steak with no date labels./ must include date label on bulk prepared foods.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Jan 9, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed in reach in cooler raw chicken stored over mayo and over steak; observed raw pork stored over cooked beef in walk-in cooler./PIC moved items to correct location

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed in reach in drawers raw chicken stored at 51F and steak 48F./discarded

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp stored over the counter holding temperature 60F and queso dip 60F./discarded

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jul 11, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in cooler drawers, chicken 55F, steak 53F. PIC discarded items.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed queso in steam table at 128F. PIC moved queso 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- raw chorizo above ready to eat sauces, raw steak beside ready to eat sauces; walk in- raw shelled eggs beside lemons, cooking oil beside raw steak. PIC moved all items to appropriate locations.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Jan 24, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chorizo above raw steak; raw steak beside cooked pork and raw chicken. PIC moved items to appropriate location.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple cooked/prepped items with no date labels. PIC added date labels.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Donkey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Donkey on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Donkey?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Donkey.

How does The Donkey compare to other restaurants in Carrollton?

The Donkey most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Carrollton average of 83.

Has The Donkey's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is The Donkey inspected?

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

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