La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
82
Score
LA PARRILLA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, located at 2945-A North Druid Hills Rd in Atlanta, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 2, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations, including issues with wiping cloths, utensil and equipment storage, and single-use articles. The restaurant has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.07(2)(e)
82
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.05(1)(f)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
78
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. 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
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
70
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed several dishes stored on the dish rack wet stacked. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed meat and vegetable sink faucets loose. CA: Advised PIC All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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