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ZAXBY'S receives A in DeKalb County health inspection

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8065 MALL PKWY LITHONIA, GA 30038

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ZAXBY'S received an A, scoring 94 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Nov 2, 2026. The official report lists two findings. [1]

Inspection score

94/100Grade AOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

Inspection purpose: Routine

The inspector observed both soda machine unclean with derbis build up in direct contact with soda and ice. The note records an on-site correction: “Nozzles were removed, cleaned and sanitized, holders were cleaned and sanitized and ice shoot was cleaned and sanitized while inspector was onsite.” [2]

The inspector also observed the fans inside the walk in cooler unclean with black derbis build. [3]

The report marks one finding as corrected on site. One finding is marked as a repeat violation. [4]

What inspectors found

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Showing 2 of 2 findings

  1. Food-contact surface sanitation

    Item 4-2B
    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.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)

    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. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation
  2. Equipment cleanliness

    Item 15C
    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.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(d)

    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. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 15C ↗
    Repeat violation

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

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  1. This report
    94/100A
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Sources

Record details & methodology
Authority
DeKalb County
Inspection ID
57560538
Facility ID
12294931
Record captured
Venue address source
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Scores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.

Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from DeKalb County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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