North Druid Hills, DeKalb County

LA PARRILLA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

2945-A NORTH DRUID HILLS RD ATLANTA, GA 30329

Food

Latest score

Feb 2, 2026

City

North Druid Hills

County

DeKalb

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2 sanitizer buckets measuring <200PPM Quats with wiping cloths stored inside of them. CA: Advised PIC Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:

(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: PIC remade the buckets to 200PPM Quats

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several dishes on the dish rack stored upright wet stacked with pockets of water. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed broken down boxes used to line shelves inside the walk-in cooler with product stored on top of them. CA: Advised PIC Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(e) - floor covering, mats & duckboards (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a cardboard box used to catch grease underneath the grill. CA: Advised PIC Mats and duckboards shall be designed to be removable and easily cleanable. COS: Cardboard was discarded

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2 bottles stored inside the hand sink behind the bar. CA: Advised PIC a handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Bartender complied and removed the bottles from the hand sink during time of inspection

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(f) - sponges, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloth stored under the grill and along the prep table Advised PIC cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution. COS: PIC complied and removed cloths and placed them inside the sanitizer bucket during time of inspection

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several dishes on the dish rack stored upright wet stacked with pockets of water. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cutting boards throughout the main kitchen with heavy stains. CA: Advised PIC surfaces 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.

Oct 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 844 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed pulled pork, flan and brisket stored inside the walk-in cooler and raw steak and brisket stored inside the 6 compartment reach-in cooler underneath the grill measuring temperatures above 41*F during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS: PIC discarded food items held for 24 hours and placed other items on ice for rapid cooling during time of inspection

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the paper towel dispenser across from the walk-in cooler unable to dispense paper towel during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

Individual, disposable towels; Pf
A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf
A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or
A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. COS: PIC instructed food employee to change the batteries during time of inspection

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several dishes on the dish rack stored upright wet stacked with pockets of water. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 905 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the hand sink near the walk-in cooler blocked by a crate, metal pan and slicer upon arrival. CA: Advised PIC A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: PIC moved all items

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several knives unclean with food debris stored on the magnetic strip near the prep area. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed all knives and placed inside the dish pit for cleaning

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed side table can opener stored as clean with debris present. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed and placed inside the dish pit for cleaning

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several dishes stored on the dish rack wet stacked. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed meat and vegetable sink faucets loose. CA: Advised PIC All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Sep 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 834 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed salsa, raw tilapia, cooked pork, raw salmon and raw chicken wings measuring temperatures above 41*F during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC discarded items during time of inspection

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towel at the hand sink behind the bar during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with paper towel. COS: PIC refilled dispenser during time of inspection

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed diced tomato's and lettuce stored on the prep top cooler just cut not properly cooled down before immediate service and 2 metal pans of guacamole and tomato's stored in the reach-in cooler covered with a lid not allowing proper air flow and 1 pan of raw beef and raw chicken inside the reach-in cooler draws under the grill just prepared not properly cooled. CA: Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. COS: PIC placed all items on ice bath for rapid cooling

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink cups and sandwich stored on the bar prep top during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: PIC removed all items