Zaxby's

820 Hull Rd, Athens, GA 30601

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Zaxby's appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Athens sits at 88, putting Zaxby's on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Cooling tomatoes in deep and covered containers. COS- PIC transferred tomatoes to shallow pans to promote rapid cooling. Repeat.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Jul 7, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooling tomatoes in deep and covered containers. COS- PIC transferred tomatoes to shallow pan to promote rapid cooling.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee wearing wrist watch during food handling. COS- Employee removed watch and washed hands prior to continuing food preparation.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hand towels not available at kitchen hand wash sink. CA: Hand towels to be kept available at all times at each hand wash sink. COS- PIC supplied towels at kitchen hand sink.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottle containing water stored at vegetable preparation area without label as to identity of contents. COS PIC labelled spray bottle.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees wearing bracelets during food preparation. COS Employees removed bracelets and washed hands before continuing food preparation. Repeat.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Most recent Inspection Report posted behind front counter rather than posted to one foot approach by public.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Jan 4, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cut tomatoes cooling in deep and covered containers. Corrective action (CA): Tomatoes to be cooled from 70F to 41F within 4 hours on sheet pan in shallow layer. Person in charge (PIC) transferred tomatoes to sheet pans set in walk-in (WI) freezer to promote rapid cooling.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees wearing bracelets during food preparation. Employees removed bracelets and washed hands before continuing food preparation.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumper door left open after last use.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Zaxby's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Athens average of 88.

Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zaxby's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Zaxby's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zaxby's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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