Calhoun, Gordon County

ZAXBY'S dba: Gordon Foods Inc.

645 HWY 53 E CALHOUN, GA 30701

Food
Latest score
97
Jun 12, 2026
City
Calhoun
County
Gordon
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.

Jun 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several flies throughout the kitchen and front food service area. CA: The presence of pests must be controlled by eliminating harboring conditions. Must work with pest control to address this issue. Health Authority suggests installing a fan / air curtain over the drive thru window.

Dec 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed facility without posted consumer notification for the presence of allergens in view of public. CA: The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens. COS: PIC was given allergen poster for posting in view of public.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed excessive ice buildup in reach in freezer in main kitchen. CA: All food shall be protected from miscellaneous sources of contamination. COS: Ice buildup was removed and unit will be monitored for ice buildup.

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed tea nozzles in drive-thru and lobby soiled, along with Coke freestyle machine dispenser interior and ice chute. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Restaurant to get regular Coke machines in 2025. Performed informal follow-up on 02/20/2025. Tea urn nozzles and Coke freestyle machine nozzles were clean to sight and touch. However, there was stuck-on and dried buildup where the syrup directly comes out of the machine. Employee assigned to scrub buildup off and sanitize nozzles again.

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed tea urn nozzles and drink machine nozzles @ lobby soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean nozzles.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed exterior of ice chute and surrounding areas for drink machines at lobby soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.

Aug 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 918 violations

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 unapproved container (plastic bottle) on food prep surface next to employee platting cookies. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, drink containers were removed from kitchen/food prep areas. Discussed approved drinking containers and appropriate storage area.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer solution. Educated on proper storage of wiping cloths.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed reuse of single-service article and stored in powder sugar container. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, single-use container was discarded. Discussed approved scoops to not be single service and have a handle.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ice scoop holder for ice machine not made of materials that is durable and corrosion-resistant. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, work order placed to get ice scoop holder replaced. Will perform informal follow-up on 8/30.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed clean dish racks soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 8/30 to verify issue has been corrected.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach-in cooler gaskets and handles soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, discussed increasing cleaning frequency of gaskets and handles. Will perform informal follow-up on 8/30 to verify cooler gaskets and handles have been cleaned to sight and touch.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice machine lid cover soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of ice machine lid cover. Will perform informal follow-up on 8/30 to verify item has been cleaned to sight and touch.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed exterior of chicken warmer drawer heavily soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency. Will perform informal follow-up on 8/30 to ensure equipment has been cleaned to sight and touch.