Zaxby's

Observed a bulk container of breader for the chicken stored directly underneath the sanitizer bucket. Also, observed a container of dry milk wash stored underneath the soap dispenser. Advised PIC to remove both containers of food from underneath a source of contamination (COS).

511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage.

1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts.

3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture.

Observed the exterior surfaces of both ice chutes on the drink machine in the lobby with a black and pink mold like accumulation. The front facing of the drink machine was removed and the cleaning process of the ice chutes took place immediately (COS).

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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed the floor in bad repair in front of the 3-compartment sink. Please properly seal the floor to make it smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent.

Observed a hole in the ceiling above the replacement drink syrup boxes. Please seal around the pipes to prevent rodents, pests, etc. from entering into the kitchen.

Observed the ceiling in the walk in cooler developing rust accumulation. The ceiling must be cleaned and properly sealed.

Observed the ice machine with a black and pink build up on the interior surface of the wall and the chute. PIC immediately asked staff to start the cleaning process for the ice machine (COS).

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

Observed a dirty pot stored on the clean dishes shelf with clean dishes. Advised PIC to make sure that employees are aware that dirty dishes cannot be stored with clean dishes (COS).

Observed a few flies in the kitchen nesting on several pieces of equipment. The fly light that is located above the milkshake machine (by drive thru) will need to be relocated to an area where it will not cause contamination to food items. Once it is moved and facility is treated for flies again please send the updated pest control report to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by 8/1/25. Arrow treated the facility on 7/19/25.

Observed a dead bug inside of a catch pan underneath the drink machine in the lobby.

511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;

2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;

3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and

4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

Observed a pipe leaking underneath the soda machine in the lobby. There was metal pan underneath the pipe catching the water with a bug on the inside. Make sure to drain the water daily and put bleach in the pan to help control mold build up. The pipe must be repaired and maintained.

Observed the handwashing sink by the fryers, by the 3-compartment sink, and by the ice machine inoperable. Please have the sink by the fryers repaired and the other two needs a soap dispenser added. All handwashing sinks should be available with hot and cold water, soap, and paper towels for employees to wash their hands. All systems should be maintained in good repair.

511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed build in the handwashing sink on the hot line (gloves and old food debris). The sink must be cleaned.

Also, observed build up underneath the cabinets of the fryers.

511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed water wet nesting on the floor by the drink machine on the front end. Also, ice build up on the floors in the walk in freezer.

Observed the floors not in good repair directly in front of the fryers. Please properly seal the floor to make it smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent.

Observed a hole in the ceiling above the replacement drink syrup boxes. Please seal around the pipes to prevent rodents, pests, etc. from entering into the kitchen.

Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dishwashing area. PIC replaced the paper towels (COS).

511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf

2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf

3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or

4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.

Observed 3 pans of prepped chicken wings without a expiration or preparation date. Observed opened shredded lettuce, American cheese, and blue cheese without a date indicating when the items were opened. PIC received all food items and place a preparation date (COS).

Observed the handwashing sink on the hot line hot water temperature at 58F with low water pressure and the the handwashing sink in the men's restroom temperature at 78F. The 3-compartment sink was at 78F, but after 30 minutes the temperature reached 116F. A plumber will need to service the hot water tank to restore the temperatures of the sinks so all sinks will have hot water.

511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - Water Supply, Capacity; Pressure (Pf) (g) Capacity.

1. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf

2. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf

(h) Pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water.

Observed the handwashing sink by the fryers inoperable. Please have the sink service. All handwashing sinks should be available with hot and cold water for employees to wash their hands. All systems should be maintained in good repair.

Observed debris (webs) under the ventilation hood system. Please clean under the ventilation system to avoid contamination of food items.

Observed the permit posted expired and payment has not been received for 2025. Please call to the Health Department or come by the office to submit payment for the permit. The permit should also be posted in a location visible to the public.

Observed the inspection report posted behind the counter near the drive thru window not visible to the public. The inspection report should be posted in area so the public can view it and at the drive thru window.

511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C)

1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.

Observed dishes wet nesting on the clean dishes storage shelf. Advised PIC that dishes must be completely air dried before going into storage. Dishes can be dried on the drain board or the shelf above the 3-compartment sink.

Observed the vent (blowers) in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning due to dust debris.

Observed the fan stored above the prep unit on the hot line in need of cleaning due to dust debris.

Observed water wet nesting on the floor by the mop sink and back door. Observed the floors not in good repair directly in front of the fryers. Please properly seal the floor to make it smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent. Observed a hole in the ceiling above the replacement drink syrup boxes. Please seal around the pipes to prevent rodents, pests, etc. from entering into the kitchen. Observed a hole on the wall behind the drink machine (drive thru window area).

Observed the ice scoop holder (drive-thru) window with a dark mold-like accumulation on the interior surface. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. The holder was immediately taken to the 3-compartment sink for cleaning (COS).

Observed employees with visors on, but long braids and ponytails that were hanging out not restrained.

Observed several dead roaches in the facility (on the 3-compartment sink and under the replacement drink syrup boxes). Please continue to clean areas where dead roaches or other bugs are.

Observed water nesting on the bottom of the reach in cooler. Please service the unit.

Observed the fan and cords by it on the hot line in need of cleaning due to dust debris.

Observed standing water on the floor by the thawing cooler. Also, observed the floors in need of cleaning under the fryers. At the drive-thru window the wall behind the drink machine needs cleaning. Lastly, there is ice on the floor in the walk in freezer.

Observed the floor in front of the fryers not in good repair. Please properly seal the floor to make it smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent. Also observed a missing ceiling tile by the thawing cabinet.

Observed the light in the storage unit (outside) missing a protective shield.

Observed no soap at the handwashing sink on the hot line. Make sure to supply all sinks with the proper supplies for handwashing.

Observed the ice bin lid missing on the ice machine at the drive-thru window. Please replace when hot in use.

Observed mice droppings outside in the storage room. Please clean area to know if droppings are new or old.

Observed the pipe leaking on the handwashing sink on the front-line by the window. Please service.

Observed water nesting on the bottom of the reach in cooler. Please service the unit.

Observed drink syrup/stains in the bottom of the cabinet in the lobby by the drink machine.

Observed standing water in the floor by the thawing cooler, tea dispensers (front-end) and by the 3-compartment sink.(Repeat) Observed the ceiling in the kitchen with a heavy dust debris throughout. Please clean the ceiling. (Repeat)

Observed the storage room outside filled with clutter of old supplies, equipment, etc. Please clean this room to help with the rodent problem. (Repeat)

Observed the prep top cooler not properly keeping the food items 41 F or below. This will need to be repaired. Until then you can use ice to keep the food at the right temperature.

Observed (4) pans of chicken, pickles, tomatoes, and cucumber in walk in cooler with no dates for disposal or preparation.

Observed (1) container in the walk in cooler that was white but couldn't be identified by common name.

Observed the ice scoop stored in the ice (laying down) by drive-thru window.

Observed the outside dumpster on the left side missing a drain plug. This will need to be replaced.

Observed standing water in the floor by the thawing cooler an boxed drinks.

Observed the storage room outside filled with clutter. Please clean this room to help with the rodent problem.

Also, observed the employee pouring old food debris down the mop sink (not free of unnecessary items). The grease waste will need to be dispose of in the grease receptacle.

Observed the ventilation hood missing a light bulb on the left side.