Brookhaven, DeKalb County

ELITE HOOKAH LOUNGE

3043 BUFORD HIGHWAY N.E. BROOKHAVEN, GA 30329

Food

Latest score

Mar 12, 2026

City

Brookhaven

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.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a box of molded green peppers stored inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. COS: PIC discarded the box of green peppers

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

Observed cardboard used to line shelves in the dry storage area. CA: Advised PIC utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition.

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live fruit flies behind the bar and in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;
Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and
Eliminating harborage conditions.

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 dishes stacked while wet stored above the 3-compartment sink. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be stacked in a self-draining position that allows air drying

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 963 violations

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16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plastic catch bucket stored underneath the bar dump sink due to pipe in disrepair causing a leak when the sink is running during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

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 plastic containers stored above the 3-compartment sink stacked while wet in the main kitchen during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and
May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

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 deep hole inside a floor tile in the main kitchen CA: Advised PIC All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hand soap accessible inside the women’s and men’s restroom during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: PIC refilled soap dispenser during time of inspection

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bucket stored with single-use items behind the bar. CA: Advised PIC Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: PIC separated items during time of inspection

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

Observed facility unable to provide chlorine test strips for dish machine. CA: Advised PIC a testing device shall be accessible at all times

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed trash cans inside the women’s and men’s restroom without a lid. CA: Advised PIC A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins

Jul 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 883 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 several TCS food items stored inside 1 prep top cooler across from the stove and the walk-in cooler during time of inspection due to being held for longer than 24 hours (SEE TEMPERATURE LOG). CA: Advised PIC cold holding shall be held at 41*F or below. COS: PIC discarded food items during time of inspection

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed constant flowing leak at the meat sink and stripped faucet at the hand sink in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC equipment shall be kept in good repair

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

Observed 1 prep top cooler across from the stove and the walk-in cooler not maintaining proper temperature during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC equipment shall remain in good repair and proper adjustment, PIC contacted maintenance in regards to this manner during time of inspection and will notify once repairs have been made, facility has been advised to place all items on ice and utilize other cold holding equipment until repairs are made