The Roof Ellijay

16 River St, East Ellijay, GA 30540

Bar / Pub

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Roof Ellijay four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The Roof Ellijay's latest score of 100 sits above the East Ellijay average of 94. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Handwashing sinks may not be used for anything other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen handsink had a plastic container stored in it. Observed the downstairs bar handsink had a plastic mat stored in it. PIC removed all items from handsinks.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed mashed potatoes and queso in deep pans around 100F. Was informed cooling began within 2 hours before my arrival. With time remaining and cooling methods, it was not possible for food to cool to 70F within 2 hours. COS foods were both reheated to 165F then portioned out into smaller containers and cooled correctly. When cooling TCS foods, they must cool from 135F to 70F in 2 hours and from 70F to 41F in 4 hours.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

May 17, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items in a hot holding cabinet out of temperature. Ambient temperature of hot holding cabinet was 145F. Assumed a reheating issue due to ambient temperature of hot holding unit being 145F and foods being in unit for 1 hour. Instructed PIC foods for hot holding must be reheated to 165F before hot holding. COS immediately began reheating all foods to 165F for hot holding.

511-6-1.04(5)(h)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Roof Ellijay last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Roof Ellijay on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Roof Ellijay compare to other restaurants in East Ellijay?

The Roof Ellijay most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Ellijay average of 94.

Has The Roof Ellijay's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Roof Ellijay have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Roof Ellijay 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 The Roof Ellijay inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Roof Ellijay is inspected around two times per year on average.

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