Waynesboro, Burke County

Zaxby's

1450 N LIBERTY ST WAYNESBORO, GA 30830

Food
Latest score
96
Jan 12, 2026
City
Waynesboro
County
Burke
Inspections
6

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 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed raw chicken in walk in cooler with discard date of 01/11/2026. ca-dispose of by listed date or use prior to date listed.

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 835 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed employee go to hand sink and wash their hands without using hand soap and then start seasoning fries and removing cooked chicken from grill. CA-ensure employees are washing hands at a temperature>85 degrees for around 20 seconds with hand soap.

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed employee go to hand sink and wash their hands without using hand soap and then start seasoning fries and removing cooked chicken from grill. CA-ensure employees are washing hands at a temperature>85 degrees for around 20 seconds with hand soap.

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

observed mold-like substance built up on the leaf of the front ice machine in the main kitchen. CA-clean thoroughly and increase cleaning frequency.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed several flies in kitchen area. CA-add abatement equipment to drive through windows or keep closed as much as possible to prevent intrusion.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed mop stored facedown in mop sink, and one mop sitting outside of the mop sink facedown to dry. CA-place mops head up in mop sink to properly dry.

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed raw chicken in walk in cooler with discard date of 01/12/2025> COS-thrown out at time of inspection

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed surface around drink machine with drink syrup built up CA-clean thoroughly and often

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed surface around drink machine with drink syrup built up CA-clean thoroughly and often

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed no quats at ware wash tested < 200 ppm quats. COS Drained and refilled sanitize bay tested 300ppm

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies in Kitchen area due to rear door being propped open CA remove flies

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed NFC surface on drink machine encrusted with drink syrup CA CLEAN

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Plastic time holding trays encrusted with grease CA REPLACE ASAP cant determine cleanliness of bins

Jul 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 895 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no person servsafe certified. C/a Obtain CFSM in 60 days - repeat

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grilled chicken held in pass-thru-warmer at 112f after 1 hour of being held. Other pieces of grilled chicken were similarly below adequate hot-holding temperature. C/a the chicken was tossed. The holding should be repaired or less chicken should be held in the warmer, so less risk is incurred. new

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed thawing cooler unevenly thawing raw chicken. The thawing cabinet is supposed to thaw raw chicken evenly over 10 hours, but the chicken, when temperatures were taken, were uneven. Chicken on the top racks of the thawing cabinet, while in the middle and bottom racks were 28-30f, all put in the unit at the same time. About 3 hours into the 10 hour cycle. C/a Stop using thawing unit immediately, thaw chicken in the sink. Repeat

11C - approved thawing methods used

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw chicken thawing under stagnant water. c/a only thaw chicken/ other foods under a continuous stream of water. repeat

14D - gloves used properly

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employees wearing gloves and not changing them when changing tasks. One made a salad, went to put items in the deep fryer, pushed a timer button, grabbed the WIC door, and returned to making boxes of To go food. C/a The food employee was stopped prior to touching the chicken and was instructed to change gloves. cos. Change gloves when changing tasks