Zaxby's

1235 S Lewis St, Metter, GA 30439

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Zaxby's has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Zaxby's was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Metter restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed a food handler take tongs to the three compartment sink and spray them off with the soap hose, then rinse with the spray nozzle and use the sanitizer hose without proper contact time. COS The tongs were properly washed and sanitized correctly by the assisstant manager.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed two food handlers preparing food with beards longer than 1/2" without beard guards.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food handler preparing food with a hair band on the did not cover their entire hair. COS The employee put on a hair net

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

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

Inspector notes: Observed the most recent inspection report was not posted

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing being blocked by a flour container near the drive-thru window area. CA: Advised PIC to keep all hand washing stations accessible at all times. Will follow up on next visit.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed organic build-up on ice machine chute. CA: Advised PIC to clean & sanitize regularly to prevent organic growth.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed water build-up inside of a RIC.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed foods on cold prep line cold holding above 41F. COS: Foods were discarded. CA: Advised PIC to go over proper cooling methods & procedures for prepped foods, & to only cold hold foods on prep line that are 41F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed organic build-up on ice machine baffle. CA: Advised PIC to clean & sanitize regularly to prevent organic growth.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing being blocked by a flour container near the drive-thru window area. COS: Container moved from handwashing station.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed expired sanitizing test strips dated 9.15.2022 .

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle touching coleslaw in the prep area.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

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

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

Zaxby's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Metter average of 85.

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 three times per year on average.

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