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Willy's Mex Mex Grill

123 South Cherokee Road, Social Circle, GA 30025
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Willy's Mex Mex Grill has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Social Circle restaurant, which scores around 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Margarita nozzles has buildup of dirt at bar area. CA PIC instructed to increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bottles and containers of oil, water, mayo, and seasoning in kitchen area not labeled with common name. COS PIC labeled bottles.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Wet stacking of pans in back drying rack.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Ice build-up in 2 door freezer in kitchen.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Food dehydrator (nutrichef) not NSF approved.
511-6-1.5
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Vent hood filters missing above grill line.
511-6-1.05(2)(n)
70
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employee drink stored above prep-cooler #1 not ins a disposable cup with lid and straw and stored on the bottom of all prep units. COS:PIC threw out employee drink.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Raw chicken in meat sink not thawing under continuous running water. COS:PIC turned on water
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Prep-cooler #1 bottom has heavy ponding of water
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Meat sink faucets not working/can't be turned on. Water is being obtained from spicket from side wall.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: FRP, ceilings, & wall throughout kitchen is heavily stained
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employee phone stored on top of prep cooler. COS:PIC removed phone
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Back door doesn't completely self-close/lock
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
70
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed food employee come from kitchen, move pans and items to front cashier area, then go to 3-compartment sink and fill up items and sink with sanitizer, then go back to stove area & proceed to start cooking again without changing gloves. CA: PIC instructed to train employees that when changing tasks, gloves should be changed as well. COS: PIC washed hands & changed gloves.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed both Margarito dispenser (white) with heavy buildup of dirty /mold. CA: PIC instructed to increase cleaning frequency of all nozzles to prevent buildup from occuring.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employee wearing watch while cooking
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
74
May 14, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed multiple potentially hazardous foods* being greater than 41 degrees (F) in both prep coolers in back kitchen area near stove. CA: All items were raw. Items DIDN'T exceed 4 hours and had documentation showing items were place in unit at 10:30 am. Told PIC items must be discarded after 4 hour period with PIC date labeling and timing items for 2:30pm discard time. Equipment is malfunctioning so unit cannot be used until serviced and service order sent to EHS. COS:PIC threw items away at discard.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Canisters of Raid for flies and Hot Shot for bugs found being stored next to sanitizer at front prep station bottom. CA: PIC instructed only a Certified Pest Control Operator can spray approved pesticides in food establishment.
511-6-1.07(6)(i)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Cilantro being stored on hand wash sink basin in back kitchen near meat sink. CA: PIC instructed to make sure hand wash sink is not blocked by anything so that employees can easily wash hands. COS: PIC moved Cilantro to reach in
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed Powerade drink being stored on top of raw prep-cooler next to fryers. CA; PIC instructed that all employee drinks must be in a disposable cup with lid and straw and away from where it can contaminate food. COS: PIC threw away Powerade
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Shrimp not thawing under continuous running water. CA; PIC instructed to thaw under running water at <70 degrees (F)
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Willy's Mex Mex Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Willy's Mex Mex Grill on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Willy's Mex Mex Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Willy's Mex Mex Grill.

How does Willy's Mex Mex Grill compare to other restaurants in Social Circle?

Willy's Mex Mex Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Social Circle average of 80.

Has Willy's Mex Mex Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Willy's Mex Mex Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Willy's Mex Mex Grill 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 Willy's Mex Mex Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Willy's Mex Mex Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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