Zaxby's

Q: When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Q: What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

Q: How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Waynesboro?

Zaxby's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Waynesboro average of 88.

Q: Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

Q: 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.

Q: How often is Zaxby's inspected?

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

1450 N Liberty St, Waynesboro, GA 30830

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Zaxby's, the earliest from 2024. Zaxby's was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “proper date marking and disposition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Waynesboro restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: observed raw chicken in walk in cooler with discard date of 01/11/2026. ca-dispose of by listed date or use prior to date listed.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Inspector notes: observed employee go to hand sink and wash their hands without using hand soap and then start seasoning fries and removing cooked chicken from grill. CA-ensure employees are washing hands at a temperature>85 degrees for around 20 seconds with hand soap.

511-6-1.03(5)(b)

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

511-6-1.03(5)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: observed mold-like substance built up on the leaf of the front ice machine in the main kitchen. CA-clean thoroughly and increase cleaning frequency.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: observed mop stored facedown in mop sink, and one mop sitting outside of the mop sink facedown to dry. CA-place mops head up in mop sink to properly dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: observed several flies in kitchen area. CA-add abatement equipment to drive through windows or keep closed as much as possible to prevent intrusion.

511-6-1.07(2)(k)

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed raw chicken in walk in cooler with discard date of 01/12/2025> COS-thrown out at time of inspection

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: observed surface around drink machine with drink syrup built up CA-clean thoroughly and often

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: observed surface around drink machine with drink syrup built up CA-clean thoroughly and often

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no quats at ware wash tested < 200 ppm quats. COS Drained and refilled sanitize bay tested 300ppm

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed NFC surface on drink machine encrusted with drink syrup CA CLEAN

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed flies in Kitchen area due to rear door being propped open CA remove flies

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Plastic time holding trays encrusted with grease CA REPLACE ASAP cant determine cleanliness of bins

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

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

Zaxby's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Waynesboro average of 88.

Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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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