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Fulton County
Full-Service Fulton County Permit: fsp-060-013578

ZAXBY'S

1259 Northside Dr, Atlanta, GA 30318

91 A
Most Recent Score
Excellent
Routine • 2026-07-13
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

3 recorded inspections
A (91) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-07-13 • Violations Cited: 5
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-060-013578_2026-07-13_40200
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed dust on vents of drink machine in drive thru CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed food buildup on handles of RIC and WIC doors CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Item 17D Good Retail Practice

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed personal phone on work bench of cook line. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

Item 18 Good Retail Practice

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed bug zapper in drive thru directly above drink machine CA: Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (i) The devices are not located over a food preparation area; and (ii) Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from contact with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed buildup of ice cream, on machine nozzle CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

B (86) Followup
Inspection Date: 2026-02-11 • Violations Cited: 6
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-060-013578_2026-02-11_40199
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed dark matter on gaskets of RIC and WIC CA: Observed debris on handles of back of house RIC CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed debris on handles of back of house RIC CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed dust on vents of ice machine CA: Observed debris on handles of back of house RIC CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed pink biofilm inside basin of front food service hand sink CA: Observed debris on handles of back of house RIC CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Item 2-1B Critical / Risk Factor

Hands clean and properly washed — Inspector Note: Observed employee fail to wash hands after touching clothing CA: PIC immediately had employee wash hands, educated employee on the importance of proper hand washing.

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed dark matter inside ice machine CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

C (78) Routine
Inspection Date: 2026-01-21 • Violations Cited: 8
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-060-013578_2026-01-21_40198
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 15A Good Retail Practice

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed hot table not holding at proper hot holding temperature CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.

Item 15A Good Retail Practice

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed temperature digital screens not operating properly at BOH RIC CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.

Item 15A Good Retail Practice

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed temperature sensors inside RIC offline and unable to obtain cold holding temperature CA: Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.

Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed debris on handles of back of house RIC CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed dust of vents of ice machine CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Item 16A Good Retail Practice

Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure — Inspector Note: Observed hand-sink temperature 72F 3-compartment sink temperature 62F, and prep sink temperature 70F CA: PIC immediately saw that hot water tank was off and turned on, bringing prep-sink to 110F and hand-sink 85F

Item 2-1B Critical / Risk Factor

Hands clean and properly washed — Inspector Note: Observed employee come from dining room area and return to handle food without washing hands CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands;P (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P (vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; P (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; P and (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.

Item 6-1B Critical / Risk Factor

Proper hot holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed chicken hot holding at 91F and fish 104F on hot holding table CA: PIC discarded food into trash