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ZAXBY'S dba: Gordon Foods Inc.
645 HWY 53 E , CALHOUN, GA 30701 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 20, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A92October 20, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed handwashing sink at dishwashing area without soap.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed drink nozzles at drive-thru station soiled with dried black debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”A97June 12, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving pest control.
Observed several flies throughout the kitchen and front food service area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”A94December 23, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving menu & labeling.
Observed facility without posted consumer notification for the presence of allergens in view of public.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)”Observed excessive ice buildup in reach in freezer in main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”A100August 14, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A96February 13, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed tea nozzles in drive-thru and lobby soiled, along with Coke freestyle machine dispenser interior and ice chute. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Restaurant to get regular Coke machines in 2025. Performed informal follow-up on 02/20/2025. Tea urn nozzles and Coke freestyle machine nozzles were clean to sight and touch. However, there was stuck-on and dried buildup where the syrup directly comes out of the machine. Employee assigned to scrub buildup off and sanitize nozzles again.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”A95July 22, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed tea urn nozzles and drink machine nozzles @ lobby soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean nozzles.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed exterior of ice chute and surrounding areas for drink machines at lobby soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (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-064-000283. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.