ZAXBY’S received a score of 94 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 2, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: ZAXBY’S
Location: 8065 MALL PKWY LITHONIA, GA 30038, DeKalb County
Inspection date: November 2, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 94/A
Inspector: Ashley Keel
Permit number: FS044-881022
Inspection findings
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed both soda machine unclean with derbis build up in direct contact with soda and ice. COS: Nozzles were removed, cleaned and sanitized, holders were cleaned and sanitized and ice shoot was cleaned and sanitized while inspector was onsite. Advised to increase cleaning frequency. C/A: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) – Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed the fans inside the walk in cooler unclean with black derbis build. Dust debris was also observed on the ceiling of the walking cooler. The outside of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer was observed unclean with red and black substance build up on the walls. Advised to have deep cleaned. C/A:511-6-1.05(7)(d) – Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
General inspector comments
Observed: Signed employee health agreements Norovirus clean up kit with EPA approved chemcials 3 compartment sink 300 ppm Quats 3 sanitizer buckets 200 ppm Quats
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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