Athens, Clarke County

Zaxby's

2100 BARNETT SHOALS RD ATHENS, GA 30605

Food

Latest score

Mar 4, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

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.

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 844 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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).

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: Yes

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.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Copy of inspection report not displayed at drive-thru window.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee hand wash signage not posted in ladies room.

Aug 25, 2025

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

Soiled wiping cloth and discarded drink ice observed in kitchen handwash sink. Corrective action: Handwash sinks are to be used for no other purpose than handwashing. Cloth removed.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Soap not available at handwash sink in men's room (battery removed from dispenser). Corrective action: Liquid soap shall be available for use at all handwash sinks.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Kitchen handwash sink not provided with paper towels. Corrective action: Handwash sinks shall be provided with paper towels or other approved hand drying provision. Dispenser restocked with paper towels.

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: NoRepeat: No

Green algae-like substance observed in ice chute at self-service drink machine. Corrective action: Ice chutes shall be thoroughly cleaned often enough to prevent mold/algae growth.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy mold-like growth on wall in dishwashing area.

Jan 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Inspection report not posted at drive-thru.

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Paper towel dispenser not functioning at kitchen hand wash sink; paper towels not available at sink. Corrective action (CA): All hand wash sinks shall have appropriate hand drying provisions available.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspection report not posted in lobby or at drive-thru.

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 833 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: Yes

Multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in drive-thru side make table held at a temperature greater than 41F. Corrective action (CA): TCS foods are to be maintained at 41F or below in cold holding. Food discarded.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Quat sanitizer concentration too high (>500 ppm) in spray bottle used on dining tables. CA: Quat sanitizer shall be maintained at the proper concentration. Remixed to 200 ppm.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Right side make table top not maintaining food at proper temperature. Do not place TCS foods in make table top until unit is serviced and capable of maintaining food at 41F or below.

Sep 5, 2023

Followup

Score: 972 violations

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed plastic pans stacked wet on clean shelf in warewashing room.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(g)3 - storage areas, rooms, & receptacles, capacity & availability of trash can if using paper towels at each sink ©

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Waste receptacle not provided at kitchen hand sink.

Aug 9, 2023

Routine

Score: 7711 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

Multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in right-side make table held at a temperature greater than 41 degrees. CA: Cold-held TCS foods are to be maintained at 41 degrees or below. Food discarded.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed boneless wings held under heat lamp at a temperature less than 135 degrees. CA: Hot-held TCS foods are to be maintained at 135 degrees or above. Wings discarded.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Person in charge (PIC) unable to provide documentation showing workers are aware of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses. CA: Workers are to read and sign the reporting agreement; agreements are to be available for verification by Health Department.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple employee drinks in kitchen in improper containers. CA: Drinks are to be stored in single-service cups with lids and straws. Drinks discarded.

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 worker dumping employee drink in kitchen hand sink. CA: Hand sinks are to be used for no other purpose than handwashing.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food worker wearing multiple bracelets. Nothing more than a plain ring band allowed on hands/wrists.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food worker without a hair restraint.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Drip cup missing at vent hood over griddle.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed clean metal and plastic pans stacked wet on shelf in warewashing room.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Right-side make table top not maintaining food at proper temperature. Do not place TCS foods in make top until unit is serviced and operating properly. Paper towel dispenser at front hand sink not operating.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Damaged quarry tile cove molding observed by mop sink.