Java Saga Coffee

5145 Buford Hwy Ste E, Doraville, GA 30340

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Java Saga Coffee three times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Java Saga Coffee squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (dairy) cold holding above 41F in undercounter cooler of the front food service. See temp log(*) Undercounter cooler had accumulation of ice build up. COS: Person in charge relocated milk to walk in cooler to rapidly cool.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee wash hands at the designated produce sink. COS: Food employee washed hands at the designated hand sink. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Apr 2, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee wash hands at the 3compartment sink. COS: Employee washed hands at the designated hand sink. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.

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

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice machine with black organic growth. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispe...

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Mar 6, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no designated hand sink in the front food service area as specified in the plans. CA: A handwashing sink shall be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas. Advised to remove metal cover from the approved and designated hand sink and place soap and paper towels for use.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Java Saga Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Java Saga Coffee on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Java Saga Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Java Saga Coffee.

How does Java Saga Coffee compare to other restaurants in Doraville?

Java Saga Coffee most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Doraville average of 80.

Has Java Saga Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Java Saga Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Java Saga Coffee 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 Java Saga Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Java Saga Coffee is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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