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GeorgiaDekalb County Brookhaven

ELITE HOOKAH LOUNGE

3043 BUFORD HIGHWAY N.E. , BROOKHAVEN, GA 30329 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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90 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected March 12, 2026
4 inspections on record · average score 93

Most recent inspection (March 12, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food source and cleaning & sanitizing.

Inspection history

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A90March 12, 20262 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food source and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood in good condition, safe, and unadulterated.

Observed a box of molded green peppers stored inside the walk-in cooler.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”
CriticalFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed cardboard used to line shelves in the dry storage area.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”
A96August 28, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving pest control and food storage.

Critical (supporting)Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed live fruit flies behind the bar and in the main kitchen.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”
RoutineUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

Observed dishes stacked while wet stored above the 3-compartment sink.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”
A96August 26, 20243 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.

CriticalPlumbing installed; proper backflow devices.

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.

−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”
RoutineUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

Observed plastic containers stored above the 3-compartment sink stacked while wet in the main kitchen during time of inspection.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed deep hole inside a floor tile in the main kitchen.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”
A90January 31, 20244 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed sanitizer bucket stored with single-use items behind the bar.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed no hand soap accessible inside the women’s and men’s restroom during time of inspection.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips.

Observed facility unable to provide chlorine test strips for dish machine.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”
RoutineToilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned.

Observed trash cans inside the women’s and men’s restroom without a lid.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)”

Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.

Source

Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FS044-890701. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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