Hiram, Paulding County

Zaxby's

4560 JIMMY LEE SMITH PKWY HIRAM, GA 30141

Food
Latest score
97
May 4, 2026
City
Hiram
County
Paulding
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food in main kitchen area. CA: Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Employee removed watch.

Nov 3, 2025

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 utensils and food debris in hand washing sink. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: PIC removed utensils and food from handwashing sink.

May 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 973 violations

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed facility not displaying current inspection report. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times. COS: PIC will post current inspection report.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken wings on floor in walk in cooler. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS: PIC will have walk in cooler cleaned.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee water bottle in kitchen area. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: PIC threw out employee water bottle.

Nov 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 883 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 items (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, asian slaw) on prep top cooler holding at a temperature greater than 41F. CA: PIC stated items had been on cooler less than 4 hours therefore moved to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. PIC notified internal thermometer reading at 60F & not to use unit until repaired.

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 items (tomatoes, shredded cheese) on prep top cooler holding at a temperature greater than 41F. CA: PIC stated items had been on unit less than 4 hours, therefore moved to walk in cooler to rapidly cool.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee wearing watch while preparing chicken wings in main kitchen area. CA: PIC had employee remove watch.

May 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed inner slide guide of bulk ice maker not cleaned at a frequency to render it clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC indicates cooler will be emptied and properly cleaned and sanitized. Observed mixing spoons for flavored tea being stored in room temp. water. CA: Manager to leave spoons out and wash every 4 hrs. until another method is approved.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed in-use utensils not stored with the handle above the top of the food and the container (Ice scoop and flour scoop). CA: Scoops were stored properly.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS food (Chicken breast) in main kitchen under heat lamp not properly hot holding at 135 or above. CA: PIC decided to discard Chicken breast.

Jun 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 891 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed raw chicken tenderloin in flour breading basket holding at a temperature greater than 41F. CA: PIC chose to discard chicken and flour. Discussed options for fry station (refrigeration, TPHC, sifting after each use).