Zaxby's
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
70
Score
Zaxby's, located at 2100 Barnett Shoals Rd in Athens, Georgia, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 4, 2026. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and two minor violations, including issues with food-contact surface cleaning, hot holding temperatures, and required postings. Across five recorded inspections, Zaxby's has primarily received medium-risk classifications.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
64
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Mar 4, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Green slime observed in both ice chutes at self-service drink machine. Corrective action (CA): Ice chutes shall be thoroughly cleaned often enough to prevent mold/algae growth. Person in charge (PIC) cleaned chutes with sanitizer cloth.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Char-chicken breasts in kitchen warmer tray observed at a temperature below 135F. CA: Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be maintained at 135F or greater in hot holding. Chicken breasts discarded; warmer plugged back into wall (warmer was accidentally unplugged).
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Copy of inspection report not displayed at drive-thru window.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Employee hand wash signage not posted in ladies room.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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