Rome, Floyd County

ZAXBY'S - SHORTER

2415 SHORTER AVE ROME, GA 30165

Food
Latest score
91
Apr 8, 2026
City
Rome
County
Floyd
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 912 violations

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

Observed TCS food (raw chicken 45 degrees Fahrenheit) cold holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the Breading Station on the main cook line. The chicken was stored in double metal pans and held above the fill line on the cooler. CA: TCS foods must be cold held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. COS: Per the CFSM, the chicken had been placed in the cooler less than 1 hour prior. The chicken was placed into the cooler to be rapidly cooled.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS food (Asian Slaw 46 degrees Fahrenheit) in the prep top cooler on the main service line. Per the CFSM, the slaw had been prepped >4 hours prior and placed into the cooler. CA: TCS foods prepared from items at ambient temperature must be cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less within 4 hours. COS: The CFSM discarded the food and will educate employees on cooling methods.

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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

Observed TCS foods held above 41 degrees F on make table (boiled eggs, chipotle and avocado ranch, sliced tomatoes). CA: Discussed cold holding with pic. PIC discarded food. COS: PIC discarded food on make table and will have cooler serviced. Cooler service documentation provided to health dept. and cooler re-checked

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

observed reach in freezer not working and out of order. CA: Discussed freezer replacement or repair with pic. COS: pic will have freezer replaced or repaired within 24-48 hr.

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 992 violations

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy residue accumulation on grill hood. CA: Discussed cleaning grill hood with PIC. PIC will have hood cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed heavy dust accumulation on filter of ice machine. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency of ice machine filter with PIC. PIC had ice machine filter cleaned and will increase cleaning frequency.

Jun 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 handwashing sink at breading station not being maintained so that it was accessible at all times for employee use. Observed main handwashing sink at breading station without soap and blocked by a trash can and breading container. CA: Discussed keeping handwashing sink available at all times with PIC and CFSM. CFSM replaced soap and will educate employees on keeping handwashing sink accessible at all times.

Oct 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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

Observed metal floor of walk-in freezer buckling. CA: Discussed with PIC. PIC will contact maintenance to have floor repaired or replaced. Floor must be maintained so that it is able to be properly cleaned. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.