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Zaxby's #66201

1341 N Main St

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 29, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation; Core; Several sanitizer buckets with 0pp quaternary sanitizer solution. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at correct concentration. Quaternary solution shall be 200-400ppm. Solutions dumped and refilled at three compartment sink with 200ppm solution.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11;Core;Food debris and greasy residue buildup along bottoms of make line cooler and tall reach-in. Gaskets on coolers soiled with black residue buildup. Sides of ice machine and other equipment with food splatter and residue buildup. Non-food contact services shall be kept free of a buildup of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Clean these areas more frequently.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions(C);Core; Walls near breading station and floors under equipment have minor food debris and residue buildup. Physical facilities; floors; walls and ceilings; shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 30, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding; Priority; Salads stacked over fill line in make line cooler above 41F. Lettuce; slaw and tomatoes in right side make line cooler holding foods above 41F; and no items above 44F; and standing water in bottom of cooler like it is in defrost mode or other problem. Foods rearranged and ice added to items. Recommend having this cooler serviced to ensure working properly.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Several flies throughout the back of the facility. Keep the premises free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Back door has working air curtain device and bug light near door. Recommend adding front light or sticky traps above a trash can and away from food and prep areas.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 3-304.12 (F)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (F);Core; Spoon for milkshake items sitting in water less than 135F. Water temperature 80F. Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 4 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Container emptied and cleaned and hot water added during inspection.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11;Core;Food debris and greasy residue buildup along bottoms of make line coolers. Gaskets on coolers soiled with black residue buildup. . Non-food contact services shall be kept free of a buildup of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Clean these areas more frequently.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions(C) Walls near breading station and floors under equipment have minor food debris and residue buildup. Physical facilities; floors; walls and ceilings; shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 25, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4-903.11(A)(C) Case drink containers on floor. Store single-use and single-service articles in a cleanEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A)(C) Case drink containers on floor. Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. No points taken.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 Cleaning needed of drawer cooler by grill and reach in cooler area below make line. Non-food contact services shall be clean to sight and touch.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Storage below tea dispensers has liquid spill that smells bad. Facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 6-501.14 Ceiling vents need cleaning. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dustFacility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-501.14 Ceiling vents need cleaning. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust; dirt; and other materials. 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Lights in grease storage area not working.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 16, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Walk in freezer has one of two fans working and unit is beginning to freeze up on line and evaporator coils. Equipment shall be kept in good repair.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Storage below tea dispensers has liquid spill that smells bad. Facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-101.11/6-201.11 Cardboard used as divider at handwash sink behind ice machine. Must be non-absorbent; smooth and easily cleanable.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 6-501.14 Ceiling vent over make line has heavy dust. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dustFacility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-501.14 Ceiling vent over make line has heavy dust. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust; dirt; and other materials. 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Light in walk in cooler is very dim.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 20, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; cases of chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 20, 2024 · Original Source

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