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Cobb County
Fast Food Cobb County Permit: fsp-033-003291

Cafe Lucia

1260 W Spring St, Smyrna, GA 30080

87 B
Most Recent Score
Good
Followup • 2026-07-16
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

3 recorded inspections
B (87) Followup Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-07-16 • Violations Cited: 4
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-033-003291_2026-07-16_15216
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 13A Good Retail Practice

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observed recent inspection report not posted in facility. CA The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Item 1-2B Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Certified Food Protection Manager — Inspector Note: 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. EHS will issue notice of violation. COS: CFSM certificate posted

Item 2-2A Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting — Inspector Note: 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 COS: employees signed employee health agreement EHS will issue notice of violation.

Item 6-2 Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Proper date marking and disposition — Inspector Note: Observed the following TCS foods exceeding 7-day shelf life: Main Kitchen, reach in cooler 3: milk 7/09/26, chicken salad 6/29/26 Front food service, Cooler: Milk 7/09/2026 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. P COS: food discarded

U (56) Routine
Inspection Date: 2026-07-07 • Violations Cited: 9
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-033-003291_2026-07-07_15215
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 12A Good Retail Practice

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed pack of Gatorade and pack of Soda bottles stored on the floor in the main kitchen near office area. CA:Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Item 18 Good Retail Practice

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed several flies throughout the entire facility. Doors were not left open. CA:The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

Item 1-2A Critical / Risk Factor

PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties — Inspector Note: EHs observed no PIC present on the premises of the food service establishment. Manager stated on the phone that there is no PIC. CA There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times.

Item 1-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Certified Food Protection Manager — Inspector Note: 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. PIC WILL HAVE 10 DAYS TO POST CFSM CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC VIEW

Item 2-1B Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Hands clean and properly washed — Inspector Note: Observed employee handle ready to eat food for customer without washing his hands after being on his phone in the front food service area. CA :Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; (ii) After using the toilet room; (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands; (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; and (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. COS: Employee washed hands

Item 2-2A Critical / Risk Factor

Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting — Inspector Note: 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 PIC WILL EMAIL EHS SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENTS WITHIN 10 DAYS.

Item 6-1A Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed TCS foods listed with asterisks cold holding above 41f in the main kitchen (*see asterisks*) CA: ALL TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW COS: FOOD DISCARDED

Item 6-2 Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Proper date marking and disposition — Inspector Note: Observed the following TCS foods in reach in cooler 1 exceeding 7-day shelf life in the main kitchen: sausage patties 6/26/26, Sausage patties #2 6/26/26, Bacon 6/16/26, deli Turkey 2/26/26. 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. P COS: food discarded

Item 8-2B Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used — Inspector Note: Observed spray bottle containing chemical stored with nozzle directly above clean and ready to use food utensils in the front food service area. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. P COS: spray bottle removed

B (81) Routine
Inspection Date: 2026-02-25 • Violations Cited: 7
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-033-003291_2026-02-25_15214
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 11D Good Retail Practice

Thermometers provided and accurate — Inspector Note: 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

Item 12B Good Retail Practice

Personal cleanliness — Inspector Note: 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.

Item 13A Good Retail Practice

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: 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.

Item 1-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Certified Food Protection Manager — Inspector Note: 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

Item 2-2A Critical / Risk Factor

Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting — Inspector Note: 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

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: 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.

Item 6-2 Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Proper date marking and disposition — Inspector Note: 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.