Zaxby's - Shorter
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
74
Score
ZAXBY'S - SHORTER, located at 2415 Shorter Ave in Rome, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on April 8, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified two critical violations related to proper cold holding temperatures and proper cooling time and temperature. Across four recorded inspections, the facility has historically maintained mostly low-risk classifications.
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
82
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Apr 8, 2026 Inspection
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)
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)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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