Zaxby's

1259 Northside Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

ZAXBY'S, located at 1259 Northside Dr Nw in Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate risk food service inspection on February 11, 2026. The inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and four minor violations, including issues with handwashing, sanitization of food-contact surfaces, and cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces. This inspection's findings differ from the facility's historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee fail to wash hands after touching clothing CA: PIC immediately had employee wash hands, educated employee on the importance of proper hand washing.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dark matter inside ice machine CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris on handles of back of house RIC CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dark matter on gaskets of RIC and WIC CA: Observed debris on handles of back of house RIC CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust on vents of ice machine CA: Observed debris on handles of back of house RIC CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed pink biofilm inside basin of front food service hand sink CA: Observed debris on handles of back of house RIC CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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Jan 21, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed employee come from dining room area and return to handle food without washing hands CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled...
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken hot holding at 91F and fish 104F on hot holding table CA: PIC discarded food into trash
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand-sink temperature 72F 3-compartment sink temperature 62F, and prep sink temperature 70F CA: PIC immediately saw that hot water tank was off and turned on, bringing prep-sink to 110F and hand-sink 85F
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed hot table not holding at proper hot holding temperature CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed temperature sensors inside RIC offline and unable to obtain cold holding temperature CA: Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris on handles of back of house RIC CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust of vents of ice machine CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed temperature digital screens not operating properly at BOH RIC CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
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Jul 11, 2025
Initial
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dark matter on the inside of ice machine CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris on lowboy handles CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed bug catching device directly above dishes in dish pit area CA: The devices are not located over a food preparation area; and (ii) Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from contact with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.07(2)(k)
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