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ZAXBY'S (ALABAMA HWY)

6456 ALABAMA HWY , RINGGOLD, GA 30736 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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90 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected July 22, 2026
6 inspections on record · average score 93

Most recent inspection (July 22, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

Inspection history

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A90July 22, 20262 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

OBSERVED SEVERAL RTE TCS FOOD ITEMS ON PREP-TOP UNIT NOT COLD HOLDING AT TEMPERATURES 41F OR BELOW (RANCH 73F, SOUTHWEST RANCH 73F, BOILED EGGS 48F, SLICED TOMATOES 47F, CUCUMBERS 47F).

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER WITH A LEAK.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”
A97February 11, 20261 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutineCorrected on siteWiping cloths: properly used and stored.

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZER NOT REACHING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”
A98August 12, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutineRepeatNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED GASKETS IN REACH WITH SOIL ACCUMULATION.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”
A97February 14, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.

RoutineRepeatNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN DRAWERS AND REACH-IN COOLER.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteAdequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used.

OBSERVED UNAPPROVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL DRINKS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SEPARATED FROM CONSUMER ITEMS.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”
A90August 16, 20242 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN PREP-TOP UNIT NOT COLD HOLDING AT TEMPERATURES 41F OR BELOW (SEE TEMPERATURE LOG).

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

OBSERVED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND SOIL RESIDUE ON GASKETS. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD AND TRASH DEBRIS IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”
B86February 28, 20243 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND MILK WASH COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F (58-60F) AT BATTER STATION.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

OBSERVED SODA DISPENCER SITTING IN ACCUMULATION OF RESIDUE AND LEAK LIQUID. ALSO, OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SOIL RESIDUE IN ICE DISPENCERS ON DRINK MACHINES.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS IN REACH-IN COOLERS. OBSERVED ACCUMUTION OF PAPER IN REACH-IN COOLERS. OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND TRASH DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF LEAK WATER AND SOIL RESIDUE IN THE BOTTOM OF DRINK MACHINE.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”

Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.

Source

Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-023-000228. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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