Zaxby's

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Zaxby's 22 times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from zero violations up to one.

Across the inspection history, physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

22
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(a) sauce splatter, flour accumulation and water accumulation on floors
1200-23-01-.06(5)(a)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: Uncovered container of flour next to Randell coolers
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.02(3) No hair restraints worn while preparing and breading chicken please keep hair in hair net and pulled back
1200-23-01-.02(3)
86
Mar 5, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: outside of grill cooler is dirty; shelving along fryer is dirty
95
Feb 10, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: no thermometer provided for prep cooler. please provide thermometer.
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
Inspector notes: improper single service cups. please invert single service items.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: improper stored mop bucket and water. please store mop and bucket properly.
86
Dec 17, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(5)(k) Gnats observed.
1200-23-01-.05(5)(k)
In-use utensil; properly stored
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv Scoops stored handles touching product in salad prep and french fry seasoning.
1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(a) Shelving in walk-in freezer damaged. Floor drain under fry station not working well.
1200-23-01-.06(5)(a)
82
Nov 19, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
3 minor violations.
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In-use utensil; properly stored
Inspector notes: Handles to plastic scoops laying directly in RTE foods. Educate PIC and current employees. Storing scoop to flour on top of dirty lid.
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Severely stained plastic bottles on clean rack above Three Compartment Sink.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Old food and grime buildup on floors. Water pooled in floor underneath and around fryers.
86
Nov 12, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth (not in active use) laying on line prep table. Corrected by moving to Sani bucket
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Outside surface of various equipment with removable old splatter.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Old food splatter on walls; floors with grime/debris under equipment and shelving; mold n caulking (4-comp sink); standing water in front of ice machine.
86
Aug 11, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)5. Salad prep cooler holding water
1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)5
Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(5)(k) Flies observed in food prep area
1200-23-01-.05(5)(k)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.02(3) Employee not wearing hair restraint while prepping food
1200-23-01-.02(3)
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. Small portion cups improperly stored on counter
1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(1) Build up on equipment throughout the food prep area
1200-23-01-.04(1)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(2)(c)2. Toilet inoperable in men’s restroom
1200-23-01-.05(2)(c)2
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(a) Ceiling, walls, floors stained throughout the food prep area
1200-23-01-.06(5)(a)
Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Inspector notes: 1200-32-01-.03(1) Please post no smoking sign all entrances
1200-32-01-.03(1)
61
Apr 1, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: No visible thermometer inside drawer cooler. Digital read out is not working.
Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Wet nesting of clean containers in dish washing area.
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Excessive grease buildup on warmers holding bacon and grilled chicken.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Significant grease buildup on vent hood filters and floor under cooking equipment.
82
Nov 25, 2024
Food Service Establishment Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employee beard not restrained.
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer.
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Top of ice machine dirty.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floors dirty.
82
Nov 20, 2024
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2024
Food Service Establishment Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease and dirt buildup on walls, floors, ceilings in kitchen area
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Wif floor is damaged and coming up
90
Feb 7, 2024
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

Has Zaxby's's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Zaxby's have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around one more recently.

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 10 times per year on average.