Zaxby's
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2024, Zaxby's has four inspections in the public record. On Sep 8, 2025, 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 three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Moultrie average 85, so Zaxby's trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed a small amount of black build up in the large ice machine in the front area of the facility. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins. PIC will clean and sanitize the large ice machine in the front area of the facility.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no employee handwashing sign at employee handwashing sink in kitchen area near fryers. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will put a handwashing sign at employee handwashing sink near fryers in kitchen area.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on both vent hoods in the main kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will clean vent hoods in main kitchen area.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
82
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed orange slime build up in the large ice machine at the front of the facility. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins. COS PIC had employee to clean ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed three employees in the main kitchen area not wearing a beard restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS PIC had employees to put on a beard restraint.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on both vent hoods in the main kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will clean vent hoods in main kitchen area.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
82
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handle in contact with flour in four in flour bin beside fryers. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. PIC placed handle up in flour bin beside fryers.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on both vent hoods in main kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will clean vent hoods in main kitchen area.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
90
Feb 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at any of the sinks. PIC stated that the plumber just left the facility from repairing a hot water issue. CA: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PIC will have hot water issue fixed ASAP. PIC called the plumber to come back to look at the issue.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on both vent hoods in the main kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hoods cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed four employees in the kitchen cooking/handling food products with no beard restraints. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC will have employees put a beard restraint on.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaxby's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.
How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Moultrie?
Zaxby's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Moultrie average of 85.
Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around three 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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