Metter, Candler County

Zaxby's

1235 S LEWIS ST METTER, GA 30439

Food

Latest score

Jan 14, 2026

City

Metter

County

Candler

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a food handler take tongs to the three compartment sink and spray them off with the soap hose, then rinse with the spray nozzle and use the sanitizer hose without proper contact time. COS The tongs were properly washed and sanitized correctly by the assisstant manager.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed two food handlers preparing food with beards longer than 1/2" without beard guards.

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food handler preparing food with a hair band on the did not cover their entire hair. COS The employee put on a hair net

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the most recent inspection report was not posted

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 893 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the handwashing being blocked by a flour container near the drive-thru window area. CA: Advised PIC to keep all hand washing stations accessible at all times. Will follow up on next visit.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed organic build-up on ice machine chute. CA: Advised PIC to clean & sanitize regularly to prevent organic growth.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed water build-up inside of a RIC.

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 872 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed foods on cold prep line cold holding above 41F. COS: Foods were discarded. CA: Advised PIC to go over proper cooling methods & procedures for prepped foods, & to only cold hold foods on prep line that are 41F or below.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed organic build-up on ice machine baffle. CA: Advised PIC to clean & sanitize regularly to prevent organic growth.

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed the handwashing being blocked by a flour container near the drive-thru window area. COS: Container moved from handwashing station.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop handle touching coleslaw in the prep area.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired sanitizing test strips dated 9.15.2022 .

Jul 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 915 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet dirty cloths stored in the handwashing sink near the registers up front. COS Rags were removed from the handwashing sink

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed soap missing from the handwashing sink by the three compartment sink. CA All handwashing stations must have soap

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the battery to be low so the soap dispenser by the flouring station would not work. COS A new battery was placed in the dispenser.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a spray bottle labeled bleach was stored on a shelf next to food products. COS The bottle was moved to the appropriate location away from food and products

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cheese and other crumbs on the floor in the walk in cooler as you open the door.