Elite Hookah Lounge
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Elite Hookah Lounge, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Restaurants in Brookhaven average 86, so Elite Hookah Lounge trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.04(1)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
82
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: 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: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. 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 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
90
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: 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: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed deep hole inside a floor tile in the main kitchen CA: Advised PIC All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Jan 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed facility unable to provide chlorine test strips for dish machine. CA: Advised PIC a testing device shall be accessible at all times
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elite Hookah Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elite Hookah Lounge on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Elite Hookah Lounge compare to other restaurants in Brookhaven?
Elite Hookah Lounge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Brookhaven average of 86.
Has Elite Hookah Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elite Hookah Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Elite Hookah Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Elite Hookah Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Elite Hookah Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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