Social Circle, Walton County

Willy's Mex Mex Grill

123 SOUTH CHEROKEE ROAD SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA 30025

Food

Latest score

Mar 24, 2026

City

Social Circle

County

Walton

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.

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 906 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Margarita nozzles has buildup of dirt at bar area. CA PIC instructed to increase cleaning frequency.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bottles and containers of oil, water, mayo, and seasoning in kitchen area not labeled with common name. COS PIC labeled bottles.

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

Wet stacking of pans in back drying rack.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ice build-up in 2 door freezer in kitchen.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.5 (2)(jj) - food service equipment, acceptability.

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food dehydrator (nutrichef) not NSF approved.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Vent hood filters missing above grill line.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 867 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Raw chicken in meat sink not thawing under continuous running water. COS:PIC turned on water

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back door doesn't completely self-close/lock

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Meat sink faucets not working/can't be turned on. Water is being obtained from spicket from side wall.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Prep-cooler #1 bottom has heavy ponding of water

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

FRP, ceilings, & wall throughout kitchen is heavily stained

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee phone stored on top of prep cooler. COS:PIC removed phone

Jan 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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. CA: PIC instructed to train employees that when changing tasks, gloves should be changed as well. COS: PIC washed hands & changed gloves.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed both Margarito dispenser (white) with heavy buildup of dirty /mold. CA: PIC instructed to increase cleaning frequency of all nozzles to prevent buildup from occuring.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food employee wearing watch while cooking

May 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 805 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple potentially hazardous foods* being greater than 41 degrees (F) in both prep coolers in back kitchen area near stove. CA: All items were raw. Items DIDN'T exceed 4 hours and had documentation showing items were place in unit at 10:30 am. Told PIC items must be discarded after 4 hour period with PIC date labeling and timing items for 2:30pm discard time. Equipment is malfunctioning so unit cannot be used until serviced and service order sent to EHS. COS:PIC threw items away at discard.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cilantro being stored on hand wash sink basin in back kitchen near meat sink. CA: PIC instructed to make sure hand wash sink is not blocked by anything so that employees can easily wash hands. COS: PIC moved Cilantro to reach in

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(i) - boiler water additives, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Canisters of Raid for flies and Hot Shot for bugs found being stored next to sanitizer at front prep station bottom. CA: PIC instructed only a Certified Pest Control Operator can spray approved pesticides in food establishment.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Shrimp not thawing under continuous running water. CA; PIC instructed to thaw under running water at <70 degrees (F)

Oct 18, 2023

Followup

Score: 963 violations

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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

Wet stacking in dish room rack

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(g) - wood, use limitation (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wood cutting board in back dish room rack

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: Yes

Heavy build-up of grease on walls and tiles. Clean or replace.

Sep 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 7912 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Enchilada bowls stored on top make-table prep-cooler in kitchen not covered. PIC covered tubs of bowls.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Front ice-machine near reach-ins in back dirty/moldy. PIC instructed to clean flap frequently.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chemical spray bottle stored in thaw sink while meat thawing next to it. PIC removed bottle from sink.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

101 bleach used to sanitize dinning room tables not commercial. PIC instructed to buy commercial/germicidal bleach.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back door not sealed tight around edges and doesn't completely self-close

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Vacuum sealed tilapia in fry make table with intact packaging. Discarded. Instructed to cut open packaging or remove fish from packaging PRIOR to thawing

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Meat cold water faucet not turning on; 3-compartment sink cold faucet leaking.

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: Yes

Broken floor tiles @ grill.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Walmart microwave in kitchen not NSF-APPROVED.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Gaskets broken-front reach in cooler doors-handle missing on back glass freezer>needs repair

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No Quat test strips used for 3-compartment sink sanitizer.

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: Yes

Heavy build-up of staining/grease on all kitchen ceiling tiles-Clean or replace