Elena's Socal Grill
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
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Score
Elena's Socal Grill has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Chef notified salad station food items pico salsa 44*F, Avocado 44*F,sour cream 44*F are over 41*F. Chef stated they were just prepped 30 minutes ago. Encouraged Chef recently prepped foods must be allowed to cool to 41*F and below prior to placing food into service.
Food properly labeled; original container, required records available
Inspector notes: Observed assorted seasoning and sauces held in the kitchen and shelves are not properly labeled . Please label all foods removed from their original packaging.
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees working in the kitchen are not wearing any hair restraints or beard guards. Please provide proper hair restraints for your employees to prevent physical contamination.
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed exterior of the kitchen equipment with dried grease and oil build up. Please clean
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed Men's room vent is damaged and not in good repair. Please repair Men's restroom vent for proper ventilation. Women's. restroom vent is dusty
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed chipped kitchen floors/ soiled walls/ceiling tiles . Please clean or repair chipped floor and clean or repair wall/ceiling tiles.
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen vent a hood missing multiple light bulbs or not in good repair. Corrective action replace missing light bulb.
Current permit posted
Inspector notes: Please post your current health department permit.
Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Inspector notes: Please post your non smoking sign at the entrance to the facility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elena's Socal Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elena's Socal Grill on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Elena's Socal Grill 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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