Mzizi Coffee Roaster

2995 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 220, Marietta, GA 30062

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Mzizi Coffee Roaster. The most recent report on file is from Oct 31, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “warewashing facilities”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Marietta restaurant, which scores around 87. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 31, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink in front food service area without hand soap. CA: Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: soap was added to handsink.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handsink in front food service area. CA: Each handwashing sink shall be provided with disposable towels. COS: Paper towels were added to handsink.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: CFSM certificate is expired. PIC does not have a copy of current certificate. CA: A CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in the food service establishment. A CFSM certificate which has expired shall not be posted in the food service establishment. PIC shall email the EHS a copy of the new CFSM certificate within 10 days.

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed no test strips available at facility for testing quat sanitizer. C/A: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed inspection report from 2019 posted at the facility. C/A: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored inside bulk ice machine with the handle touching ice. Observed paper cup stored in container with whole coffee beans. C/A: Ice scoops should be stored in a clean, protected location. Scoops shall be stored with their handles above the top of the food.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed multiple wiping cloths that were wet and being used for wiping down counters and expresso machine stored on the counter top. C/A: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a plate being washed to be used without sanitizing. C/A: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning COS: PIC educated on how to properly wash dishes. Plate rewashed.

511-6-1.05(8)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed chair blocking handwashing sink. C/A: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: Chair removed

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed inspection report from 2019 posted at the facility. C/A: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mzizi Coffee Roaster last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mzizi Coffee Roaster on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mzizi Coffee Roaster?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mzizi Coffee Roaster.

How does Mzizi Coffee Roaster compare to other restaurants in Marietta?

Mzizi Coffee Roaster most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.

Has Mzizi Coffee Roaster's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mzizi Coffee Roaster have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mzizi Coffee Roaster means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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