Zaxby's
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Zaxby's, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 93, which Zaxby's 82 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed multiple TCS foods (Boiled eggs 48F/58F/60F, Sliced Roma Tomatoes 54F, Sliced cheese 52F/57F/58F, Garden Salad Mix 59F, etc. ) stored in prep top cooler in the cook area of the kitchen not cold holding at 41F or below. A lot of the items were placed in improper ice baths with only ice in the prep top cooler units. Facility stated they have work order in for units. CA: All potentially hazardous foods (TCS) must be cold held at 41F or below. *COS, All TCS foods were placed in units at opening of restaurant which was less than 2hrs prior to discovery. Items were placed in Walk in Cooler to rapid cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed quat sanitizers stored on shelf under frozen drink machine, near salad prep line, at end of salad prep line near flat top grills, and at the chicken breading station in the kitchen with chemical concentrations too low. Solutions at chicken breading station and end of salad line near flat top grills were visible cloudy and soiled. CA: All Quat Sanitizers must be at proper minimum strength. *COS, Solutions were discarded upon request and replace with solution in correct chemical concentrations.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
82
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed current inspection report was not posted for public viewing in the drive thru area and lobby area of the facility. Was noted previous inspection. *COS, Inspection report was posted upon request by PIC.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Observed leak at basin of veggie prep sink in rear kitchen area of the facility across from the mop sink. Was violation previous inspectiion. *CTM, fix leak and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: -Observed large amount of pulling water inside prep top cooler to the left of the heat lamp warmer in the cook area of the kitchen. *CTM, Have unit serviced and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.
511-6-1.06(4)(h)
86
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Observed salad prep top cooler with water pooling inside reach in portion at the bottom of the cooler. Box of salad mix (in plastic bags) was stored inside standing water. Was violation previous inspection. -Observed leaky pipe at rear of ice machine in the front service area of the kitchen. Standing water was observed behind ice machine. *Observed leak at basin of prep sink located in the rear kitchen area across from the mop sink. *CTM, Have Pipe at ice machine, prep sink and prep top cooler serviced and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
95
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed multiple containers of tcs food items (Garden salad 50F, Sliced Cheese 52F, Pico Salsa 49F, Coleslaw 51F, Asian Coleslaw 62F, and Sliced Tomatoes) not being cold held at 41F or below in the cold well portion of the prep top cooler closest to the flat top grill of the rear kitchen area of the facility. Ambient temperature in the cold well portion of the prep top cooler was around 48F. Reach in portion of the prep top cooler ambient was around 36F. *COS, All out of temp food items were discarded upon request by employee. Garden salad was rapid cooled in walk in cooler. Employee stated fresh bag was just opened and was not in prep top cooler <2hrs prior to discovery.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed multiple bags of raw chicken thawing in standing water in the sanitizer compartment of the 3 compartment sink in the rear kitchen area of the facility. *COS, Chicken was removed from bags, stored in food service containers and rapid cooled in walk in cooler prior to being stored in the walk in cooler. Chicken had been thawing >2hrs prior to discovery.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Observed salad prep top cooler in rear kitchen area of the facility with pooling standing water and old food debris in the reach in portion of the prep top cooler. An uncovered squeeze bottle of sauce, opened salad mix bag, and box of unopened bags of salad mix were all stored in pooling water. Do not store items in cooler until serviced. *CTM, Have cooler serviced within 72hrs and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov once completed.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Observed ventilation hood vent system not operating properly above fryers near raw chicken prep top cooler in the rear kitchen area of the facility. *CTM, Have ventilation system serviced and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov once serviced within 72hrs.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
74
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed quat sanitizer bucket stored directly next to liquid margarine on prep shelf next to flat top grill area in the rear kitchen prep area of the facility. -Observed quat sanitizer bucket stored on prep table near wing/tender saucing bowls and single service to go plates. *COS, Both sanitizers were stored to prevent contamination upon request by PIC.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaxby's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.
How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Valdosta?
Zaxby's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Valdosta average of 93.
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.
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