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Cafe Lucia receives U in Fulton County health inspection

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57 FORSYTH ST STE R8 ATLANTA, GA 30315

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Cafe Lucia received a U, scoring 53 out of 100, in a Fulton County food-service inspection on Nov 3, 2026. The official report lists 11 findings. [1]

Inspection score

53/100Grade UOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

Inspection purpose: Follow-up

The report states: “No current valid CFSM certificate was posted or otherwise available for verification during the inspection.” [2]

The report states: “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.” [3]

The report states: “Food employee was observed preparing a sanitizer solution and then returning directly to coffee service without washing hands after changing tasks.” [4]

Five findings are marked as repeat violations. [5]

7 points lower than the previous inspection in our records: 60/100 on Aug 20, 2026. Intervening inspections may be missing.

What inspectors found

Read the official report

Showing 11 of 11 findings

  1. Food protection manager

    Item 1-2B
    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.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.03(3)(a)

    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. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 1-2B ↗
    Repeat violation

  2. Employee illness restrictions

    Item 2-1A
    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.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.03(4)(g)

    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. New Violation. Correct By: 11/06/2026
    Official report · Item 2-1A ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  3. Handwashing

    Item 2-1B
    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.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.03(5)(b)

    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. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 11/06/2026
    Official report · Item 2-1B ↗
    Repeat violation

    Correct by

  4. Handwashing

    Item 2-2D
    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.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1-.03(5)(d)

    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. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
    New violation

  5. Food-contact surface sanitation

    Item 4-2B
    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.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

    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. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 11/13/2026
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    Repeat violation

    Correct by

  6. Food-contact surface sanitation

    Item 4-2B
    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.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(6)(n)

    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. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    New violation

  7. Cold holding

    Item 6-1A
    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.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

    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. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 11/06/2026
    Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
    Repeat violation

    Correct by

  8. Date marking and disposition

    Item 6-2
    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.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(g)

    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. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-2 ↗
    New violation

  9. Food labeling and containers

    Item 10D
    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.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(7)(c)

    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. New Violation. Correct By: 11/13/2026
    Official report · Item 10D ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  10. Required permits and notices

    Item 13A
    No current food service permit was posted in a location conspicuous to consumers. CA: Post the current permit as required.
    Inspector’s full note

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

    No current food service permit was posted in a location conspicuous to consumers. CA: Post the current permit as required. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 13A ↗
    Repeat violation

  11. Required permits and notices

    Item 13A
    Current food service inspection report was not posted for public view. CA: Post the current inspection report as required.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.02(1)(d)

    Current food service inspection report was not posted for public view. CA: Post the current inspection report as required. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 13A ↗
    New violation

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 3

Official history ↗
  1. This report
    53/100U
    Reading
  2. Earlier record
    60/100U
    Report
  3. Earlier record
    73/100C
    Report

Sources

01 / Primary source Official inspection & findings

Fulton County · Nov 3, 2026

02 / Same facility Official inspection history

Available records for this official facility

03 / How scoring works Georgia’s food-service rules
Record details & methodology
Authority
Fulton County
Inspection ID
57560728
Facility ID
3149591
Record captured
Venue address source
Official listing ·

Scores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.

Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from Fulton County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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