Zaxby's

3568 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Zaxby's, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Among Atlanta restaurants, the typical score is 90; Zaxby's is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed through discussion with employee that one cooler in main kitchen is not working; this cooler contained a milk bath for chicken and raw chicken tenders. Ice was being used to keep the food and milk bath cool. The chicken and the milk bath were both above 41F. Observed sauce cooler ambient temperature above 41F with TCS food stored there reading above 41F CA: 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) COS: Food employee and PIC stated that the raw chicken, milk bath, and TCS sauces were all placed in the coolers at 10am (2 hours prior to temperature check from inspection). Discussed with PIC and employee that they have until 2pm to get raw chicken, TC...

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed drive thru hand sink without paper towel for hand drying. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf COS: PIC supplied drive thru hand sink with paper towel.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink in drive thru section of facility without hand soap. Observed men's restroom soap dispenser in disrepair, leaving men's restroom without hand soap. CA: (a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf COS: PIC restocked soap at the drive thru handwashing sink. Employee repaired the hand soap dispenser in the men's restroom.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed one fly in the drive thru section, one fly near the fryers, and two flies in the warewashing section of the facility (4 flies in total in kitchen). CA: 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; Discussed with PIC that an insect catching device may be purchased and placed away from food prep, warewashing, and cooking areas (by the back door was suggested). Discussed with PIC that they have fly catching equipment in place.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Apr 25, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Current permit is not posted.

511-6-1-.08(1)(h)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed ceiling vent screen covered with accumulation of dust on surface. Informed PIC to schedule monthly cleaning to prevent buildup. Observed back door with light appearing underneath in right corner. Informed PIC to provide replace weather stripping to prevent entrance of pest into establishment.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Zaxby's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zaxby's 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 Zaxby's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zaxby's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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