Zaxby's

11131 Tara Blvd, Hampton, GA 30228
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Zaxby's has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Hampton facility scores 92, putting Zaxby's on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee adjust garments and continue prepping without hand wash after contaminating. Observed employee handle cell phone and then proceed to prep fries at fryer basket. Advised PIC food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms: after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. COS: Had employees cease, wash hands, and don new gloves.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed no employee food allergen awareness training document onsite. Advised PIC employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties. Food allergy awareness includes describing foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed CFSM not posted. Advised PIC the original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed back door of facility propped open, when not in use.. Advised PIC except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: PIC closed back door of facility.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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May 23, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee adjust garments with gloves on and handle sauce bottle. Also observed food employee touch ear with gloves on handle clean plastic bowl. Advised PIC single-use gloves shall be used for only one task used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled. COS: Had food employees cease prep, wash hands, and don new gloves.
511-6-1.04(4)(n)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, Observed plastic lid inside of handwashing sink in main food prep area. Advised PIC a handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Had PIC remove lid from handsink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed 2025 Food Service Establishment permit not open during time of inspection. Advised PIC that a current Food Service Establishment permit shall be posted in public view at all times. Advised PIC to obtain the 2025 Food Service Establishment permit and post in public view.
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Apr 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items (Raw Chicken Breast at multiple areas and Sliced Cheese at reach-in cooler). Cold holding above 41F for less than 4-hours. Advised PIC Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C). COS: Had PIC relocate items to cool back to proper temperature.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed trash bin obstructing access to handsink. Advised PIC a handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: Had PIC relocate trash bin away from handsink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed multiple metal pans stocked as clean with food debris and residues in need of cleaning. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility participating in key-drop delivery, no key-drop delivery contract presented upon request. Advised PIC Key-Drop deliveries shall be monitored as per 511-6-1-.04(3)(m). Monitoring of Receiving during Non-Operating Hours. Employees are verifying that foods delivered to the food service establishment during non-operating hours are from approved sources and are placed into appropriate storage locations such that they are maintained at the required temperatures, protected from contamination, unadulterated, accurately presented, by routinely monitoring the employees' observations, maintaining receiving/corrective action records for deliveries during non-operating hours and periodically evaluating foods upon their receipt as specified within DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(3)(m). COS: PI...
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handwashing station at food prep area. Advised PIC Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: individual, disposable towels. COS: Had PIC place paper towels at handsink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in-cooler with ambient temperature of 65F. Advised PIC Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
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Oct 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee adjust clothing with bare hands and don gloves and handle fries without hand washing step in between before initiating food prep. Advised PIC food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food. COS: Had food employee cease prep, wash hands, and don new gloves.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed facility participating in key-drop delivery, no key-drop delivery contract presented upon request. Advised PIC Key-Drop deliveries shall be monitored as per 511-6-1-.04(3)(m).
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surface of ice machine panel with black mold-like substance interior food contact portion. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed residues and rusting on multiple shelving nearest to prep-top cooler and grill in food prep area. Also observed accumulated debris on ac unit in main kitchen. Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple stains on walls in food prep area. Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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May 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bags of salad in multiple prep-top coolers cold holding above 41F in temperature danger zone for 2 hours. Advised PIC Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: Had PIC relocate TCS food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon Arrival, Observed empty metal container inside handsink. Advised PIC A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Had PIC removed metal container from handsink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed multiple prep-top coolers (2), measuring ambient air temperature of 47F and 55F. Advised PIC Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed residues and rusting on multiple shelving nearest to prep-top cooler and grill in food prep area. Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple metal containers wet stacked at storage rack area at 3-compartment sink area. Advised PIC Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: Had PIC unstack wet stacked metal containers.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

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

Zaxby's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hampton average of 92.

Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zaxby's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Zaxby's inspected?

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