Cafe Lucia received a score of 53 and a grade of U during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 3, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Cafe Lucia
Location: 57 FORSYTH ST STE R8 ATLANTA, GA 30315, Fulton County
Inspection date: November 3, 2026
Inspection purpose: Followup
Score and grade: 53/U
Inspector: Simeon Oluya
Permit number: FSP-060-004185
Inspection findings
1-2B – certified food protection manager
Rule citation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) – food safety manager certification (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: No current valid CFSM certificate was posted or otherwise available for verification during the inspection. David Jackson, the current owner, was identified as the establishment’s previous CFSM; however, no current ServSafe or other accredited CFSM documentation was available onsite. CA: Provide and maintain documentation of a current accredited Certified Food Safety Manager and post/maintain required certification documentation as applicable.
2-1A – proper use of restriction & exclusion
Rule citation: 511-6-1.03(4)(g) – exclusions & restrictions (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: PIC was unable to provide signed employee illness-reporting agreements or otherwise demonstrate that food employees had been properly informed of their responsibility to report symptoms, exposures, and diagnosed illnesses. When questioned, a food employee was unable to demonstrate knowledge of required reportable illnesses/symptoms. CA: Implement and maintain a verifiable employee health reporting system and ensure all food employees are trained on required illness-reporting responsibilities.
2-1B – hands clean and properly washed
Rule citation: 511-6-1.03(5)(b) – cleaning procedure (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Food employee was observed preparing a sanitizer solution and then returning directly to coffee service without washing hands after changing tasks. CA: Food employees shall wash hands at required times, including after activities that may contaminate the hands and before returning to food or beverage service.
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Rule citation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) – where to wash (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Soap was observed at the 3-compartment sink, and an employee directed the inspector to use the 3-compartment sink for handwashing rather than the designated handwashing sink, indicating improper handwashing procedures. CA: Handwashing shall only occur at designated handwashing sinks. Ensure handwashing sinks are properly supplied and employees are trained to use them.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Pink and dark-colored residue/buildup resembling mold-like growth was observed on interior food-contact surfaces of the ice machine. CA: Clean and sanitize all interior food-contact surfaces of the ice machine to sight and touch and maintain the unit free of residue and buildup. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) – manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was prepared in the 3-compartment sink; however, sanitizer concentration measured 0 ppm at the time of inspection. CA: Prepare sanitizer at the manufacturer-required concentration and verify concentration using appropriate test strips before sanitizing food-contact equipment and utensils.
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Multiple TCS foods were observed cold held above 41°F, including cheese at 62°F on the countertop, deli ham at approximately 45°F in a reach-in cooler, whole milk at 55°F in a reach-in cooler, and cut tomatoes at approximately 45°F in a reach-in cooler. CA: Maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. PIC was advised not to use equipment incapable of maintaining required temperatures and to use properly functioning refrigeration.
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Multiple ready-to-eat TCS foods requiring date marking, including deli ham and prepared/cut tomatoes stored in zip-top bags and single use containers, were observed without preparation/opening or discard dates. CA: Date mark qualifying RTE TCS foods held longer than 24 hours and maintain an effective date-marking system.
10D – food properly labeled; original container
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) – food labels (pf, c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Multiple working containers and zip-top bags containing foods such as meats and cheeses were observed without labels identifying the common name of the food. CA: Clearly and legibly label working containers with the common name of the food unless the contents are unmistakably recognizable.
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Rule citation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) – permit, displayed (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: No current food service permit was posted in a location conspicuous to consumers. CA: Post the current permit as required.
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Rule citation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) – displaying of the inspection report (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Current food service inspection report was not posted for public view. CA: Post the current inspection report as required.
General inspector comments
SANI IN 3 COMP SINK Oppm (quart), legal notice issued to person in charge
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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