Marietta · Health score & inspection history
WILLY'S MEXICANA GRILL #3
2900 DELK RD SE STE 8 MARIETTA, GA 30067-5320
Latest available inspection
Cobb CountyWhat the inspector found
All 6 findings ↗6 findings recorded on Oct 8, 2026. 2 marked corrected on site.
Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surface sanitation
Observed pink and black slime/mold-like accumulations inside ice machine of main kitchen. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Observed pink and black slime/mold-like accumulations inside ice machine of main kitchen. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Clean within 24 hours New Violation.
Official report · Item 4-2B ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 6-1A ↗
Cold holding
Observed several cold holding violations in prep top cooler and reach-in cooler of front service. C/A: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Proper cold holding temperatures
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed several cold holding violations in prep top cooler and reach-in cooler of front service. C/A: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: Items placed on ice bath to cool down. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 6-1A ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 11A ↗
Cooling methods and equipment
Observed containers of pico de gallo and chopped romain lettuce in large quantity cooling while completely covered in reach-in cooler of main kitchen. C/A: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other…
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)
Observed containers of pico de gallo and chopped romain lettuce in large quantity cooling while completely covered in reach-in cooler of main kitchen. C/A: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Lids partially removed. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 11A ↗Marked corrected on site
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Violation recordedItem 17C ↗
Facility maintenance and cleanliness
Observed a non-functional prep top cooler unit stored in main kitchen. C/A: The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(n)
Observed a non-functional prep top cooler unit stored in main kitchen. C/A: The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter. Correct within 72 hours. New Violation.
Official report · Item 17C ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 17C ↗
Facility maintenance and cleanliness
Observed excess moisture, puddles of liquid and food debris accumulation on floors through out main kitchen. C/A: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Observed excess moisture, puddles of liquid and food debris accumulation on floors through out main kitchen. C/A: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Correct within 72 hours. New Violation.
Official report · Item 17C ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 17D ↗
Ventilation and lighting
Observed strong foul odor coming from the grease trap next to the warewash sink in main kitchen. C/A: If necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Code 511-6-1.07(3)(g)
Observed strong foul odor coming from the grease trap next to the warewash sink in main kitchen. C/A: If necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided. Correct within 72 hours. New Violation.
Official report · Item 17D ↗Correction status not recorded
Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.
Inspection history 1
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This page follows facility 3166302 within Cobb County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.
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