Willys Mexicana Grill
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
45
Score
WILLYS MEXICANA GRILL, located at 2074 N Decatur Road, Suite A, Decatur, GA, had a high-risk inspection on March 18, 2026, with a score of 45. This inspection identified one critical violation and thirteen minor violations, including issues with food separation, posted notices, and utensil storage. Previous inspections for WILLYS MEXICANA GRILL have generally fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 13 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
45
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
64
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Mar 18, 2026 Inspection
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container of cooked chicken stored cooling on top of a box of raw chicken stored inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC re-located the cooked chicken to the cooling rack during time of inspection
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed expired food service permit posted. CA: Advised PIC . Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the chip scoop handle in direct contact with chips stored in the chip holder next to the register. CA: Advised PIC During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS: PIC removed the chip scoop and sanitized during time of inspection
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stacked wet stored on the dish rack in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed cutting boards heavily stained along prep tables in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC urfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease and food debris accumulation build-up along the exterior of chip bins. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris accumulation along the racks inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris along the bottom of the 2-door reach-in cooler in the main kitchen and the warmer cabinet next to the 2-door reach-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust along the ventilation fans inside the 2-door reach-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed meat sink faucet loose causing a constant drip. CA: Advised PIC A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food accumulation build-up along the baseboards inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris accumulation behind cooking equipment in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed food splatter along the walks in the main kitchen above the prep table. CA: Advised PIC The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee cellphone stored on top of a container of seasoning on the prep table. CA: Advised PIC Lockers or other suitable facilities 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.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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