Zaxby's

8065 Mall Pkwy, Lithonia, GA 30038
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Zaxby's has been inspected four times since 2024. Zaxby's was last inspected on May 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Lithonia sits at 87, putting Zaxby's on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the bottom of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer unclean with food debris build under racks. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed fan inside walk in cooler unclean with debris build up on the cover. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. 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)
90
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wiping counter with wiping cloth from sanitizer bucket with no measurable sanitizer. COS- all sanitizer buckets were remade to read 200 ppm Quats. Advised PIC to check sanitizer solution to ensure the bottle is not empty and or change buckets more frequently.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors under fryers unclean to sight. Heavy grease build up and food debris under fryers. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Advised to increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed inside of reach in freezer near fryer and walk in freezer unclean to sight build up. Advised to increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
82
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wiping counter with wiping cloth from sanitizer bucket with no measurable sanitizer. COS- all sanitizer buckets were remade to read 200 ppm Quats. Advised PIC to check sanitizer solution to ensure the bottle is not empty and or change buckets more frequently.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed inside of reach in freezer near fryer and walk in freezer unclean to sight build up. Advised to increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors under fryers unclean to sight. Heavy grease build up and food debris under fryers. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Advised to increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

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

Zaxby's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lithonia average of 87.

Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's 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 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.