Athens, Clarke County

Zaxby's

2255 W BROAD ST ATHENS, GA 30601

Food

Latest score

Feb 3, 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.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Light gap in bottom right corner of main back kitchen door, allowing potential pest entry.

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

No test strips on site for last sanitizer step on dining tables (Purell FS Spray).

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed working container (milk Wash) on shelf over prep table without proper label. Ensure all products removed from their original packaging and put in bulk or working containers are labeled as to contents by at least common name. COS.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulations of splash, spills and particles in bottoms of reach in coolers. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(i) - clothing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food employee with bracelet and watch. Nothing more than a plain wedding band allowed on wrists and hands.

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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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

Ice buildup around door and entrance of walk-in freezer. Door of front right make table bottom is bowing and does not fully close.

Mar 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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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: NoRepeat: Yes

Two water bottles and one reusable to-go thermos on designated drink shelf in kitchen. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks in kitchen must be in single-service disposable cup with a lid and a straw stored below and separate from storage of food, utensils, equipment, linens, single-use/single-service (FUELS) items.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back kitchen door not self-closing.

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

Ice buildup around door of walk-in freezer.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cracked lid on raw chicken container at breading make table.

Jul 10, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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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 employee drink in can on designated shelf in kitchen. Observed employee drink stored on shelf over clean linens and chemical storage. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a single-service disposable cup with a lid and straw, stored below and separate from storage of linens and other food, utensils, equipment, linens, single-service/single use (FUELS) items. Both 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed chemical container stored in right side hand sink, blocking sink from use. CA: Hand sinks must only be used for handwashing and not used for storage. Container relocated.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Funnel with no handle used as scoop in bulk seasoning salt container. Funnel removed.