St. Simons, Glynn County

Zaxby's

25 MARKET ST SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522

Food
Latest score
91
Mar 9, 2026
City
St. Simons
County
Glynn
Inspections
8

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 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee did not wash hands nor dawned gloves between working the cash register and engaging in food preparation. COS: Employee washed hands. EHS reminds staff about the importance of washing hands before dawning gloves prior to engaging in food preparation. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation and before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that walk-in freezer cooling unit had created an ice buildup on top of closed box of food inside the walk-in freezer at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager moved boxes from underneath dripping cooling unit. CA: Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water.

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed soap dispenser in men's bathroom was not dispensing soap at the time of this inspection. CA: Soap should be available at all handwashing sinks.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that paper towel dispenser was not dispensing paper towels in men's bathroom at the time of this inspection. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with paper towels or a heated-air hand drying device.

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 963 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that walk-in freezer cooling unit had created an ice buildup on top of closed box of food inside the walk-in freezer at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager moved boxes from underneath dripping cooling unit. CA: Manager stated that no boxes will be stored underneath cooling unit until it is repaired.

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 that soap dispenser was broken in men's bathroom at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated that soap dispenser will be repaired.

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 that cooling unit inside walk-in cooler was dripping on the floor at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated that cooling units will be fixed.

May 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 905 violations

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 tea brewer with calcium and grime build up on the water dispensing unit at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC cleaned and sanitized unit. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up.

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 grime and calcium build up on internal dispensing top of the ice machine at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC cleaned and sanitized unites. CA: increase cleaning frequency.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(a) - frozen food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walk in freezer holding breaded pickles, labeled "keep frozen, do not refrigerate", not frozen at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded food. CA: Ensure all frozen foods remain frozen until ready to cook.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dead pests in light fixtures throughout the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to prevent this build up.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ceiling tile above RIF with large hole. Observed back door and front entrance door with light shining through where seal is damaged and not closing properly. CA: repair doors and ceiling tiles.

May 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the sanitizer dispenser was producing a very concentrated solution of Quat. sanitizer at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated that sanitizer dispenser will be recalibrated so that it produces a sanitizing solution that is between the approved concentration range of 200ppm-400ppm.

Dec 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 984 violations

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed in-service food product pans being stored non-inverted in the kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: All pans covered. CA: Manager stated that pans will be stored correctly.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed water and debris buildup behind ice machine at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated it will be cleaned.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection a broken light panel over veggie sink. CA: Manager stated it will be repaired.

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: No

Observed grease catch-cup was missing from the hood system at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated replacement will be installed.

Jun 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 975 violations

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed lettuce scoop stored with handle in contact with/ buried in the lettuce. COS: Employee, with gloves on, stood the scoop up. CA: Manager will ensure there is a place in the refrigerated unit for the scoop to be propped up to prevent the handle from touching any food.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed single use side dish cups stored scattered and out of sleeves in an open top box. CA: Manager will thoroughly go through box and discard possibly contaminated cups. Manager will educate staff to keep single use items protected in the plastic sleeves.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust build up on stand-alone fan and metal shelving in main kitchen. CA: Manager will ensure cleaning frequency is increased to prevent build up.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dish room shelving with rust build up. CA: Manager stated shelving is being replaced.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed out of use drain plumbing in lobby cabinet with soil build up. Observed inside of lobby cabinet with soil build up. CA: Manager will ensure that the cabinet is cleaned more frequently and the out of use plumbing is removed or maintained clean.