Hartwell, Hart County

ZAXBY'S RESTAURANT

HWY 29 HARTWELL, GA 30643

Food
Latest score
98
Nov 14, 2025
City
Hartwell
County
Hart
Inspections
2

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed handles of scoops in containers of both sliced tomatoes and sliced cucumbers in contact with food items. Informed PIC as to importance of keeping scoop handles from contacting food items as PIC was not employed at facility during last inspection. PIC removed scoops from contaminated items, washed, rinsed and sanitized them, and discarded contaminated items. Repeat violation.

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink.

  1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf

  2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf Note: Observed hand washing sink being used as a dump sink, lettuce and other food residues present in hand washing sink at time of inspection.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; Note: Observed handle of scoops for shredded cheese and fried onions in contact with the foods. PIC removed and sanitized handles as well as discarded food that was contaminated.