La Fogata

235 Elbert St, Elberton, GA 30635

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food separated and protected” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Elberton average 88, so La Fogata trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 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

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

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

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.05(6)(r)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

511-6-1.06(5)(k)

Jun 21, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

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

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Fogata last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Fogata on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Fogata?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Fogata.

How does La Fogata compare to other restaurants in Elberton?

La Fogata most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Elberton average of 88.

Has La Fogata's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Fogata have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Fogata means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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