Willy's Mexicana Grill
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2024, Willy's Mexicana Grill has five inspections in the public record. Willy's Mexicana Grill was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Cartersville average 90, so Willy's Mexicana Grill is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed areas of floors and walls behind sinks/equipment with excessive debris of food and general accumulations. CA: CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Plan of Correction: CFSM will continue to work on areas that are pointed out and implement a cleaning schedule for physical facility areas
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
95
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chemical spray bottle stored on food prep table. Observed bulk containers of chemicals stored on wire racks above meat sink. CA: Toxic items shall be stored separately from food and food prep areas to prevent contamination. COS: Spray bottle was relocated. PIC will need to arrange chemical storage above meat sink.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal drink in a water bottle stored on a food prep table. CA: Employee personal drinks shall be stored in a single-use cup with lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination. COS: PIC discarded. Discussed proper storage areas of employee drinks in the kitchen.
511-6-1.04(4)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer (0ppm quaternary ammonia on inspector test strip) in the sanitize basin of the 3 compartment sink while the sink was set up for cleaning/sanitizing dishes. The mechanical dispenser was not hooked up to any sanitizer. CA: Employees shall properly sanitize cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils before they are reused using an approved sanitizer that is prepared per the manufacturer's recommendation. COS: PIC hooked up new bottle of sanitizer to the mechanical dispenser. Discussed checking concentration with test strips.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling vent directly above clean dish storage with significant dust build up in and around the vent. CA: Vents shall be cleaned and filters changed to they are not a source of contamination. COS: PIC will have vents cleaned.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shredded cheese cooling in prep cooler, lidded and stacked several pans high. CA: Cooling of TCS foods shall be by approved methods. COS: PIC relocated pans to the walk-in cooler, in a single layer with lids vented.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed previously washed food containers stacked wet. CA: Discussed proper air-drying techniques with PIC. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be air-dried before coming in contact with food
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed non-food contact surfaces throughout the facility (wire racks, exterior/siding of fryer, front and sides of grill, interior of coolers) heavily soiled with grease and food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS: Health department will have to follow up. Discussed deep cleaning and moving forward more frequent routine cleaning.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed trash stored piled on the concrete pad outside of the outdoor dumpster. Dumpster lift opened. CA: Refuse shall be stored in receptacles so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. COS: PIC Will move trash to the bin and close lid.
511-6-1.06(5)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors/walls/ceilings heavily soiled with food debris and accumulations. CA: Floors/walls/ceilings shall be maintained in good repair. COS: PIC will deep clean and moving forward increase frequency of routine cleaning.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
50
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food buildup on grills. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC will schedule deep cleaning for grills.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed previously washed food containers stacked wet. CA: Discussed proper air-drying techniques with PIC. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be air-dried before coming in contact with food
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
86
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed top, interior portion of bulk ice machine not clean to sight or touch. CA: Discussed with PIC, ice machine will be cleaned and maintained cleaned
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed several non-food contact surfaces not in need of cleaning (gaskets and exterior surface of drawers beneath grill, floors throughout serving area and back storage area, exterior of chip containers by fryer, walls of prep area, exteriors of RICs in back storage area, AC vents in back storage area). CA: Discussed with PIC, will have cleaned and maintain a frequency of cleaning to prevent accumulations and build up.
86
May 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice machine not cleaned at a frequency to maintain cleanliness to sigh and touch. CA: PIC will have it cleaned thoroughly
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed several non-food contact areas in need of cleaning. Gaskets on all cooler doors had excessive accumulation of debris and build up. Floors sides of equipment in grill/fryer area was observed with excessive grease and food debris build up. CA: PIC has begun having employees clean more thoroughly. They will be pressure washing the floors.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed several non-food contact areas in need of cleaning. Gaskets on all cooler doors had excessive accumulation of debris and build up. Floors sides of equipment in grill/fryer area was observed with excessive grease and food debris build up. CA: PIC has begun having employees clean more thoroughly. They will be pressure washing the floors.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Willy's Mexicana Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Willy's Mexicana Grill on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Willy's Mexicana Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Willy's Mexicana Grill.
How does Willy's Mexicana Grill compare to other restaurants in Cartersville?
Willy's Mexicana Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cartersville average of 90.
Has Willy's Mexicana Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Willy's Mexicana Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Willy's Mexicana Grill 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 Willy's Mexicana Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Willy's Mexicana Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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