Sapphire Karaoke and Restaurant

5150 Buford Hwy Ste B100,B105,B110, Atlanta, GA 30340
Asian / Fusion
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Sapphire Karaoke and Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Sapphire Karaoke and Restaurant's latest score of 86 falls below the Atlanta average of 90. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed blue cheese dressing at 48°F and tomato sauce at 50°F inside of the top portion of the prep top cooler of the main kitchen. Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P PIC stated that these foods had been prepared the previous day, therefore PIC voluntarily discarded th...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed many fruit flies throughout the main kitchen. Controlling Pests. 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. Discussed with PIC the need to eliminate harborage conditions to contact pest control to eliminate the fruit flies.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
95
Jan 24, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sapphire Karaoke and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sapphire Karaoke and Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Sapphire Karaoke and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Sapphire Karaoke and Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Sapphire Karaoke and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sapphire Karaoke and Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sapphire Karaoke and Restaurant 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 Sapphire Karaoke and Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sapphire Karaoke and Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.