Zaxby's

1640 Old Highway 41, Kennesaw, GA 30152

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Zaxby's has four inspections in the public record. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Kennesaw restaurants, the typical score is 88; Zaxby's is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed food uncovered in the main kitchen and front food service. (Main kitchen: eggs, romaine, cheese, tomatoes, coleslaw, and more in the prep top unit; wonton strips and fried onions above the prep top unit; flour on the meat prep top unit)(Front food service: sprinkles and cookie crumbs beside the ice cream machine) CA: All foods must be stored covered when stored to prevent the possibility of contamination.(REMINDER PROVIDED on the October 2024 inspection) CORRECT WITHIN 72 HOURS

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed cold hold temperature violation in the main kitchen. CA: time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below COS: Food discarded and replaced with items that are 40 F (all dressings)

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken wings hot held in the warmer near the fryer at temperatures less than 135F or above. CA: Time temperature control for safety foods hot held must be maintained at 135F or above COS: One pan of chicken wings discarded the other reheated to 180F (product prepared one hour prior to temperature taken.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed hand washing sink near prep sink obstructed by bin that contains flour. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use COS: Bin removed

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed several stacks of containers stacked wet after cleaning on the storage rack in the kitchen. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

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

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

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

Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around zero violations 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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