Zaxby's (Hwy 140)

7869 Hwy 140, Adairsville, GA 30103

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Zaxby's (Hwy 140) has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Adairsville restaurants, the typical score is 90; Zaxby's (Hwy 140) is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal item (cellphone) stored on prep top. CA: Employee personal items shall be stored in a designated area in order to prevent potential contamination of facility food or equipment. COS: Employee relocated phone to proper area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Nov 21, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed improper cold holding of potentially hazardous TCS foods (sliced tomatoes in walk-in cooler, ranch dressing on ice bath, blue cheese dressing in cooler drawer). See temp log. CA: Cold held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of at least 41F or lower. COS: PIC discarded one pan of tomatoes. All other foods were out of temperature for less than 4 hours and were moved to the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items stored directly on top of boxes of single-use items. CA: Employee personal items shall be stored in separate areas that are designated for the storage of employee personal items. COS: PIC moved items to employee locker.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed dust build up on the ceiling and light fixtures above in the kitchen area above the main prep area and cook line. CA: Floors/walls/ceilings shall be maintained in good repair. COS: PIC will deep clean and moving forward increase frequency of routine cleaning.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bulk ice machine and tea nozzles not cleaned at a frequency necessary to maintain cleanliness to sight and touch. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC had both cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding at above 41 degrees F (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC, dressings had been in unit longer than 4 hours and were discarded; salads had been in unit for one hour and were moved to RIC to rapidly cool.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods not stored at 41°F or below (raw chicken @ breading station: 55-70°F). CA: PIC placed all chicken in walk-in cooler to cool to 41°F since chicken had been stored out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Verified via their prep sticker

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's (Hwy 140) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's (Hwy 140) on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's (Hwy 140)?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's (Hwy 140).

How does Zaxby's (Hwy 140) compare to other restaurants in Adairsville?

Zaxby's (Hwy 140) most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Adairsville average of 90.

Has Zaxby's (Hwy 140)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's (Hwy 140) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zaxby's (Hwy 140) 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 (Hwy 140) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zaxby's (Hwy 140) is inspected around three times per year on average.

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