Elberton, Elbert County

La Fogata Inc

235 ELBERT ST ELBERTON, GA 30635

Food

Latest score

Feb 5, 2026

City

Elberton

County

Elbert

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 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 825 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two cases of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food 1) prep cooler (upright) raw eggs over ready to eat shredded cheese 2) raw shell eggs over whole limes in walk in cooler. Raw food and ready to eat food shall be separated to prevent cross contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. Store by temperature order highest cook temperature on bottom of cooler shelves and lowest or no cook step on highest shelves. Ready to eat on top (no cook), pork chop, fish, eggs, next shelf below top cook to 145 F, ground beef next shelf below fish cook to 155 F, chicken on bottom cook to 165 F. Shells appeared to be in tact. Food order rearranged in coolers to prevent cross contamination and correct on site.

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

Ice machine has accumulation on back wall. As soon as possible, remove ice then wash, rinse, and sanitize and make new ice. Can opener also has debris. Clean both often enough to prevent residue.

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: YesRepeat: No

Bulk food found not labeled in containers. Flour, salt, garlic powder removed from original packaging placed in buckets not labeled with common name. Food taken from original containers is to be labeled with common name in English when placed in working containers. Labeled foods to COS

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

Single use articles may not be reused. Containers of salt, garlic powder, and flour stored in containers that previously came in as chicken bouillon. New containers of food that is commercially processed such as salt, chicken bouillon, ketchup, etc. are not to be reused for storage of food due to these are not necessarily rated to withstand wash-rinse-sanitize steps repeatedly over time.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(k),(l) - storing refuse, recyclables & receptacles; areas, enclosures, & receptacles, good repair (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dumpster lid broken. Order new dumpster or have lid replaced so that dumpster lids can remain closed. Dumpster open due to broken lid.

Jun 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed several unapproved active drinks in food prep and service areas (water bottles, open cups, travel mugs). Staff drinks in food service areas must be in a single service cup with a lid and a straw. Cups shall be stored to prevent potential contamination if spilled. Drinks removed.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed trays of food in walk in units, bulk food containers in storage areas, and in reach in coolers without proper lids or covers. Ensure all food containers in storage are fully covered.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed dishes and plates upright and uncovered on wire rack and ventilated shelving. Store tableware inverted or covered. Staff assigned.

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 accumulations of ice, debris and/or grease and oils on floors under cookline, dish line, storage shelves, and in WIF. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 6/30/24.

Jul 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 874 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Cooked food in walk in cooler not dated marked. PIC marked them.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Dented can of peppers not segregated.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cups in dry storage not 6 in off of floor.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(k),(l) - storing refuse, recyclables & receptacles; areas, enclosures, & receptacles, good repair (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Dumpster lid damaged, can not close.