ATHENS, Oconee County

ZAXBY'S

1800 EPPS BRIDGE PKWY ATHENS, GA 30606

Food

Latest score

Sep 23, 2025

City

ATHENS

County

Oconee

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.

Sep 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed spray bottle of chemical cleaner in kitchen with no label. CA: All chemicals transferred to a working container must be labeled with common name. COS: Person in charge (PIC) labeled bottle.

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 in bulk flour touching food. COS: PIC placed scoop in holder on container and out of food.

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: Yes

Coving cracked, broken, and/or missing by door frame to dry storage and below walk in freezer. REPEAT

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Floors in fryer area in poor repair; sections are wearing away; Not easily cleanable and smooth. REPEAT

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED BOTTLES OF CHEMICALS BY MOPSINK WITH NO LABEL/IDENTIFICATION. CA: IF CHEMICALS ARE TRANSFERRED TO WORKING CONTAINERS, THEY MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME

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: Yes

COVING CRACKED, BROKEN, AND/OR MISSING BY DOOR FRAME TO DRY STORAGE AND BELOW WALK-IN-FREEZER

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

FLOORS IN FRYER AREA IN POOR REPAIR. SECTIONS ARE WEARING AWAY. NOT EASILY CLEANABLE AND SMOOTH. RECOMMEND QUARRY TILE FOR AREAS SUBJECT TO HOT GREASE.

Nov 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 974 violations

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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: No

CUPS STORED AT FRONT FOOD SERVICE COUNTER IN DISPENSER STORED TOO HIGH

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Floors in fryer area in poor repair. Sections are wearing away. Not easily cleanable & smooth. Recommend quarry tile for areas subject to hot grease.

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

COVNG CRACKED, BROKEN, AND/OR MISSING BY DOOR FRAME TO DRY STORAGE

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

COVNG CRACKED, BROKEN, AND/OR MISSING BY DOOR FRAME TO DRY STORAGE

Jun 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 893 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: NoRepeat: No

Chicken breader cooler unit not holding chicken & chicken wash at 41 deg F or lower. Discard after every 4 hrs. Power plug on unit in poor repair. Unit may be intermittently turning off and on. Work order placed while onsite.

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

Prep line cold holding units' handles, covers, & hinges in poor repair.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Floors in fryer area in poor repair. Sections are wearing away. Not easily cleanable & smooth. Recommend quarry tile for areas subject to hot grease.

Dec 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food handlers without proper or effective hair restraints (bandanna, pony tail, hair sticking out of ballcap). All food handlers must utilize proper and effective hair restraints that restrain all hair.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed exposed cups in over filled dispensers or set up on counters. Keep cups in proper covered dispensers, or leave in protective plastic sleeves, with only the bottom of the top cup exposed.

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 accumulations of dust and/or mold like substance on fixture controls and switches, and on light shield in walk in cooler. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Also need to clean restroom vent fans.