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Willy's Mex Mex Grill
123 SOUTH CHEROKEE ROAD , SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA 30025 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (March 24, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and facility upkeep.
Inspection history
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A90March 24, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and facility upkeep.
Margarita nozzles has buildup of dirt at bar area. CA PIC instructed to increase cleaning frequency.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Bottles and containers of oil, water, mayo, and seasoning in kitchen area not labeled with common name. COS PIC labeled bottles.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Wet stacking of pans in back drying rack.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Ice build-up in 2 door freezer in kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Food dehydrator (nutrichef) not NSF approved.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.5 (2)(jj) - food service equipment, acceptability.”Vent hood filters missing above grill line.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)”B86August 18, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 1 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, handwashing & hygiene and pest control.
Meat sink faucets not working/can't be turned on. Water is being obtained from spicket from side wall.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”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.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Raw chicken in meat sink not thawing under continuous running water. COS:PIC turned on water.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Back door doesn't completely self-close/lock.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Prep-cooler #1 bottom has heavy ponding of water.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”FRP, ceilings, & wall throughout kitchen is heavily stained.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Employee phone stored on top of prep cooler. COS:PIC removed phone.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”B84January 14, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
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.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed both Margarito dispenser (white) with heavy buildup of dirty /mold.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Food employee wearing watch while cooking.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”B80May 14, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed multiple potentially hazardous foods* being greater than 41 degrees (F) in both prep coolers in back kitchen area near stove.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Canisters of Raid for flies and Hot Shot for bugs found being stored next to sanitizer at front prep station bottom.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(i) - boiler water additives, criteria (p)”Cilantro being stored on hand wash sink basin in back kitchen near meat sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”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.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Shrimp not thawing under continuous running water. CA; PIC instructed to thaw under running water at <70 degrees (F).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”A96October 18, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving food storage, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Wet stacking in dish room rack.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Wood cutting board in back dish room rack.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(g) - wood, use limitation (c)”Heavy build-up of grease on walls and tiles. Clean or replace.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit 147-13552. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.