Elaina's Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Elaina's Cafe three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Restaurants in Roswell average 92, so Elaina's Cafe trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Facility did not have test strips available for 3 comp sink. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Pf. CA: EHS advised PIC to obtain test strips.
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed failure to date-mark food items prepared yesterday and stored in the reach in cooler for more than 24hrs (i.e. cooked chicken, cooked beef). Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floor inside main kitchen not in good repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. CA: EHS advised PIC to have floor repaired.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed multiple container so f food items stored inside reach in coolers with no tops. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; CA: EHS educated on proper food storage procedures.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
74
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap available in back handwash sink. C/A: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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 placed soap at back handwash sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink in front with containers inside and back handwash sink with table blocking it. C/A: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: PIC removed containers and removed table.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed multiple container of flour, and spices without labels. C/A: Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. Label all spices, flours, sugar, salt etc.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
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Jun 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS Food items cold holding above 41F in reach-in coolers throughout main kitchen area (See temperature log). (f) 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. P CA/COS: Advised PIC to have units serviced. PIC placed food items on ice.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy build-up of grease on grill hood in main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC to have grill hood frequently cleaned. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elaina's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elaina's Cafe on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Elaina's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Roswell?
Elaina's Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Roswell average of 92.
Has Elaina's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elaina's Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Elaina's Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Elaina's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Elaina's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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