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Zaxby's
235 FAIRVIEW RD , ELLENWOOD, GA 30294 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 24, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Inspection history
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A97August 24, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed water and food debris in the bottom of the lowboy 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)”Observed syrup spilled, stagnant water, and debris on the floor of the dry storage area under the shelves. Team member began cleaning the floor during the inspection. Observed debris on the floor underneath the dining area soda machine.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Observed dust accumulation on vent between the office and food prep area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)”A97February 13, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and chemical safety.
Observed previous inspection report not posted in the drive thru. Observed inspection report in the dining area only displaying the top portion of the report. Manager was advised that the full first page of the inspection report with the grade must be posted in the dining room and the drive thru report can be the full page or just the top portion showing the grade, location, date, and address.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed front counter cabinet door in disrepair. manager advised that the store will be going through a remodel which will include repairing the cabinet door. Manager was unable to give a specific date of when remodel will take place. Please contact the health department on what all will be included in the remodel. Observed debris underneath the single use and chemical shelves.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A91August 14, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Observed ice scoop inside the holder which contained water and mold like substances. PIC removed and cleaned the ice scoop and holder.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed the hand sink near the raw chicken prep station with water leaking onto the floor. After further investigation, it was determined that there was mesh wiring covering the air gap to prevent food particles from falling into the pipe. The mesh wire contained food debris that prevent water from going down the pipe and onto the floor. The manager was advised to remove the mesh wire.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)”Observed food service permit not posted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”Observed water nesting underneath the reach freezer, lowboy cooler, and around the back hand sink. PIC instructed a team member to squeegee the water from the floor. Observed front counter cabinet door in disrepair and missing. Observed the wall under the front counter hand sink with a missing tile and with a hole in the wall.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Observed air vent above the drive thru with dust accumulation.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)”A93February 19, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed team members with improper hair restraints. Team members were observed wearing work hats with loose hair hanging out of their hats. Please have all hair completely restrained with a hat and/or hairnet.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed wiping clothes in the sanitizing bucket with a quat concentration less than 100ppm. The manager corrected on site. New concentration of quat sanitizer was 400ppm.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed the hand sink near the reach in freezer in the main kitchen with water leaking onto the floor. After further investigation, it was determined that there was mesh wiring covering the air gap to prevent food particles from falling into the pipe. The mesh wire contained food debris that prevent water from going down the pipe and onto the floor. The manager was advised to remove the mesh wire.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)”Observed single-use, empty gallon jugs stored on the floor in the dry storage area. The manager removed items off the floor and onto a crate 6 inches above the floor.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed rust and dust on the vents above the food prep areas.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(j) - heating, ventilation, air conditioning, system vents, designed to prevent contamination (c)”B88August 26, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and pest control.
Condensation leak observed in the lettuce and raw chicken coolers. Waste water pipe leaking beneath the hand sink. A leak was also observed beneath the drink station.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Thermometers not present in all coolers and freezers. Ambient thermometer should be placed at the warmest part of the cooler/freezer and working.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)”Observed the presence of flies in the food preparation area. PIC advised to contact pest control.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed a towel in the hood that was being used as a grease catch pan.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed an accumulation of buildup of grease behind grill area.
−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)”Dumpster plug missing on one of the dumpsters.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”Water build up observed on the floor in the chemical storage area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A92February 7, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed floor drain located in the ware washing area stopped up due to employees dumping old grease into the mop sink (outside). Establishment has 24 hours to have a plumber repair floor drain and piping and to obtain a gresse trap receptacle.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(e) - backflow prevention device, design standard (p)”Observed hand sink by the chicken fryers riddled with food debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed leaks at the kitchen hand sink and underneath the 3 compartment sinks.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)”Observed sticky residue on soda machine in the drive thru and dining area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed garage receptacle outside with trash and debris surrounding trash bins.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(q) - cleaning receptacles, in manner to prevent contamination and build-up (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 075-04-FSVC-003069. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.