Lacura Bar & Bistro

1919 Metropolitan Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30315

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Lacura Bar & Bistro has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Lacura Bar & Bistro's latest score of 82 falls below the Atlanta average of 90. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed sink used as vegetable prep not designated. CA: Advised PIC to designate all sinks.

511-6-1.05(3)(j)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed cracked tiles in main kitchen. CA: physical facility shall be in good repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jan 31, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed sink used vegetable prep not designated. CA: Advised PIC to designate all sinks.

511-6-1.05(3)(j)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy during time of inspection. CA: advised PIC to print document and keep on premises.

511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed sink used vegetable prep not designated. CA: Advised PIC to designate all sinks.

511-6-1.05(3)(j)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Violation of Code: [511-6-1.03(2)(m)] Missing employee health policy. code; Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. Repeat Violation.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Violation of Code: [511-6-1.03(6)] Establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. CA: Provide a clean up policy. Code: (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Pf

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager certificate posted. Code: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. Pf

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Violation of Code: [511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)] Missing permit. Code: 1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. Repeat Violation

511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in the bathroom. CA: Advised PIC to post handwashing sign.

511-6-1.07(3)(d)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed soil residue on walls, equipment exterior and sink handles. CA: Advised PIC to clean walls, equipment, and sink handle’s frequently.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed cold water not working at mop sink and bar sink. CA: Advised PIC to repair system so that cold and hot water is available.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lacura Bar & Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lacura Bar & Bistro on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lacura Bar & Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lacura Bar & Bistro.

How does Lacura Bar & Bistro compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Lacura Bar & Bistro most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Lacura Bar & Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lacura Bar & Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lacura Bar & Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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