Zaxby's

1013 Park Place Dr, Watkinsville, GA 30677

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Zaxby's four times, with records going back to 2024. Zaxby's was last inspected on Sep 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Zaxby's latest score of 86 falls below the Watkinsville average of 90. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed multiple metal pans stacked wet on bottom of dry dish rack.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Coving by hand sink on kitchen line in poor repair; Needs replacement. REPEAT

511-6-1.07(2)(c)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle touching flour in bulk container beside breading station. COS: Person in charge (PIC) arranged scoop handle upright and out of contact with food.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL SAW BOX OF CHICKEN ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN-FREEZER. COS - BOX MOVED TO 6" OFF GROUND.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: COVING BY HANDSINK ON KITCHEN LINE IN POOR REPAIR. NEEDS REPLACED.

511-6-1.07(2)(c)

Nov 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of dust/flour on walls and ceilings around 3 comp-sink and breading station. Observed accumulations of grease/oils + debris on floors under cookline and shelving in WIF. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 11/25/24.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed ranch and blue cheese above 41°F inside Reach In cooler. See temperature observations. CA: All TCS (Time/temperature Control for Safety) foods must be cold held at 41°F or below when cold holding. COS: All items inside reach in cooler marked "Keep Refrigerated" discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Reach in mentioned above unable to maintain 41°F or below. Same unit also has worn gaskets rendering unit unable to close. Do not use unit until repaired. Send invoice of repairs to Oconee Health Department.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

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

Zaxby's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Watkinsville average of 90.

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.

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