Lumina Coffee Company
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
78
Score
Public records show four inspections at Lumina Coffee Company stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Rome average 84, so Lumina Coffee Company trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed handwashing sink on main prep line with no soap. CA: Handwashing sinks must be stocked and accessible for employee use at all times. COS: The CFSM refilled the soap at the handwashing sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed broken shelf in the reach in cooler in the grill area of the main kitchen. CA: Equipment must be maintained in a state of good repair. COS: No COS can be noted at this time. The facility will have the shelf repaired. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed gaskets in multiple coolers in poor repair and in need of replacing. CA: Equipment components must be maintained in a state of good repair. COS: No COS noted at this time. The facility will have the damaged gaskets replaced. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed the most recent inspection report posted in the hallway leading to facility restrooms. 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. COS: The facility will post the most current inspection report at the main facility entrance.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
78
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (heavy whipping cream, half 'n half) cold-holding at a temperature greater than 41 deg F in lower reach-in cooler in front food service area. Per PIC, these items were left on the counter by food service employees between uses. Corrective Action: Discussed proper cold-holding temperatures and procedures with PIC. These items were moved to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool back down to 41 deg F or below. PIC will retrain food service employees. Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (multiple house made dressings) cold-holding at a temperature greater than 41 deg F in prep top coolers in main kitchen. The bottles were taller than the prep top and not able to make direct contact with the sides of the pans. Corrective Action: Discussed proper col...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. Corrective Action: Discussed requirements for documentation or otherwise demonstrating all food employees have been trained and are informed of their responsibility to report illness or symptoms to PIC. PIC will ensure all employees are trained and able to provide documentation or demonstrate this training was completed. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
78
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (roasted potatoes - 57 deg F, roasted sweet potatoes - 63 deg F) cold-holding at a temperature greater than 41 deg F in lower reach-in cooler. Corrective Action: Discussed proper cold-holding temperatures and procedures for cold-holding with PIC. Per PIC, the potatoes were stored on the counter-top due to volume of orders and reduced cooler capacity. PIC was unsure how long they were out of temperature and chose to discard. PIC will have staff store potatoes in reach-in cooler or temporarily use TPHC until the second large prep-top cooler is repaired and working properly.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping clothes stored in multiple sanitizer buckets at a concentration less than 200 ppm in front service area and in small container for espresso machine. The small container for the espresso machine had been remade just prior to checking. The larger container in the main kitchen was labeled to be replaced and discarded at 4:00 PM but was already below the required concentration with visibly soiled towels. Corrective Action: PIC notified and educated on preparing and testing sanitizer buckets. All sanitizer buckets were replaced and relabeled. All food service employees will be re-trained on preparing and testing sanitizer solution buckets for use.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS food items (large container of shredded mozzarella cheese, roasted sweet potatoes) without date marking. Observed potentially hazardous TCS food item (large container of lemon poppyseed muffin batter) held past 7-days. Corrective Action: Discussed date-marking requirements with PIC. Because PIC was unclear when these items were opened and/or prepared, PIC discarded. PIC to train all staff on date marking and discarding items by discard date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: PIC was unable to provide an irreversible thermometer or heat sensitive tape for measuring the utensil surface temperature for the heat sanitizing dish machine. Corrective Action: Discussed requirement for testing device with PIC. PIC will order new thermometer or additional Taylor testing strips. This will be rechecked by the Health Department in one week.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed significant accumulation of water in lower portions of sandwich prep-top cooler and coffee cooler in main kitchen. Both units internal TMD showed the coolers were holding below 40 deg F. Corrective Action: Discussed having both coolers repaired with CFSM. No food items should be stored directly on the bottom in a method that could result in contamination. These coolers must be serviced by a licensed technician. These will be rechecked by the Health Department in two weeks.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
61
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several potentially hazardous TCS food items date marked for 8 days instead of 7 days (4/8 - 4/16) including items such as tomato aioli, garlic aioli, house aioli, roasted tomatoes and additional items in the walk-in cooler. Corrective Action: Discussed proper date marking with PIC. PIC relabeled all TCS items with the proper 7 day disposition and will retrain all food service employees.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled spray bottle of blue chemical (glass cleaner) in main kitchen. CA: Discussed labeling working containers of poisonous or toxic materials with common name. PIC labeled the spray bottle.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping clothes stored in sanitizer buckets at a concentration less than 200 ppm in main kitchen and in small container for espresso machine. The small container for the espresso machine had been remade just prior to checking and had a large cloth not fully submerged. The container in the main kitchen was labeled to be replaced and discarded at 4:45 PM but was already below the required concentration. Corrective Action: PIC notified and educated on preparing and testing sanitizer buckets. All sanitizer buckets were replaced and relabeled. Discussed using smaller cloths in the container for the espresso machine because of the reduced volume of sanitizer in the container and having the cloth fully submerged. Discussed only storing 1 wiping cloth in the main kitchen buckets due to...
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lumina Coffee Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lumina Coffee Company on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lumina Coffee Company?
Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lumina Coffee Company.
How does Lumina Coffee Company compare to other restaurants in Rome?
Lumina Coffee Company most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Rome average of 84.
Has Lumina Coffee Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lumina Coffee Company have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lumina Coffee Company means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Lumina Coffee Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lumina Coffee Company is inspected around two times per year on average.
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