Cafe Lucia
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
52
Score
Cafe Lucia, located at 1260 W Spring St Ste B in Smyrna, GA, had a high-risk inspection on February 25, 2026, with a score of 52. This inspection identified one critical violation, four major violations, and two minor violations, including issues with a certified food protection manager and adequate handwashing facilities. Cafe Lucia has a history of high-risk scores across its six recorded inspections.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
52
Jun 16, 2025
Followup
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
47
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation. 8 corrected on site.
22
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Jan 24, 2024
Followup
2 major violations.
82
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
43
Violations — Feb 25, 2026 Inspection
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFSM certificate posted in public view of facility CA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. FACILITY HAS 10 DAYS TO PROVIDE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR AN ACCREDITED CFSM COURSE FOR MANAGER/SUPERVISOR EMPLOYED AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: PIC NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE, IN VERIFIABLE MANNER, THAT EMPLOYEES ARE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO MANAGEMENT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD C/A: PIC SHALL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE, IN VERIFIABLE MANNER, THAT EMPLOYEES ARE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO MANAGEMENT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD EHS WILL EMAIL EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENT AND FOLLOW UP WITHIN BY 2/7/2026 TO ENSURE IT HAS BEEN READ AND SIGNED BY EMPLOYEES
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils used for prepping food stored in the handwashing sink in the front food service CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Utensils removed.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following TCS foods stored in reach in cooler 1 in the main kitchen exceeding 7-day shelf life: chicken salad mix (2/8) French toast batter (made with eggs/milk) (2/17), and pancake mix (made with eggs) (2/10). CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P 2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. COS: All food listed discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide thermometer for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Pf
511-6-1.05(3)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee in front food service area prepping food and drinks with watch and band on both wrists. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing signage posted near hand washing sink areas in the main kitchen and front food service. . A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
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