Zaxby's - Shorter

2415 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Zaxby's - Shorter four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Rome restaurant, which scores around 84. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food (Asian Slaw 46 degrees Fahrenheit) in the prep top cooler on the main service line. Per the CFSM, the slaw had been prepped >4 hours prior and placed into the cooler. CA: TCS foods prepared from items at ambient temperature must be cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less within 4 hours. COS: The CFSM discarded the food and will educate employees on cooling methods.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food (raw chicken 45 degrees Fahrenheit) cold holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the Breading Station on the main cook line. The chicken was stored in double metal pans and held above the fill line on the cooler. CA: TCS foods must be cold held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. COS: Per the CFSM, the chicken had been placed in the cooler less than 1 hour prior. The chicken was placed into the cooler to be rapidly cooled.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods held above 41 degrees F on make table (boiled eggs, chipotle and avocado ranch, sliced tomatoes). CA: Discussed cold holding with pic. PIC discarded food. COS: PIC discarded food on make table and will have cooler serviced. Cooler service documentation provided to health dept. and cooler re-checked

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: observed reach in freezer not working and out of order. CA: Discussed freezer replacement or repair with pic. COS: pic will have freezer replaced or repaired within 24-48 hr.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy residue accumulation on grill hood. CA: Discussed cleaning grill hood with PIC. PIC will have hood cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust accumulation on filter of ice machine. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency of ice machine filter with PIC. PIC had ice machine filter cleaned and will increase cleaning frequency.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jun 3, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink at breading station not being maintained so that it was accessible at all times for employee use. Observed main handwashing sink at breading station without soap and blocked by a trash can and breading container. CA: Discussed keeping handwashing sink available at all times with PIC and CFSM. CFSM replaced soap and will educate employees on keeping handwashing sink accessible at all times.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's - Shorter last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's - Shorter?

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

How does Zaxby's - Shorter compare to other restaurants in Rome?

Zaxby's - Shorter most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Rome average of 84.

Has Zaxby's - Shorter's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's - Shorter have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zaxby's - Shorter means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Zaxby's - Shorter inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zaxby's - Shorter is inspected around two times per year on average.

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