Zaxby's #4
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
74
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Zaxby's #4 stretching back to 2022. Zaxby's #4 was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Zaxby's #4's latest score of 74 falls below the Sanford average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - above soda rack **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below battering cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - caulk line at triple sink - walk in fan covers dusty
23-03-4
78
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken wings (124 - Hot Holding). Manager turned up the temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - above bag in box rack
36-36-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - around mop sink - around grease bin in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gaskets soiled on make line cooler - top of reach in freezer - caulk line at triple sink - walk in cooler fan cover dusty - top of ice machine
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at mop sink
36-27-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
67
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sauce in hand wash sink at cooks line next to reach in cooler
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White and beige cutting boards on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses stored on dry storage racks **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ice scoop in direct contact with ice at drive thru ice bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. B.O.S.S display has liquid food debris on last shelf
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler at cooks line next to hand wash sink
22-16-4
61
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the prep area the vent and surrounding ceiling tiles need cleaning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In the hood 5 lights burnt out - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
90
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Hand wash sink at the cooks line no water . A seven day call back inspection will be required **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White divider in the ice bin has a black mold like substance present
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the prep area the vent and surrounding ceiling tiles need cleaning
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -scale broken -ingredient bin missing wheele
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. At the B.O.S.S. Oil system -grease on floors
36-01-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In the hood 5 lights burnt out
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink in prep soiled -B.O.S.S. oil system -grease on the racks and exterior -mop sink has a black mold like substance present -chicken storage rack in the walk in cooler needs cleaning -cooks line top shelf , underside and top need cleaning -exterior to the fryers -sandwich press -black mold at the 4 compartment sink -exterior of the grill -grill drawers gasket dirty
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the thawing cabinet is soiled bottom and wire shelves
22-16-4
64
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
82
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaxby's #4 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's #4 on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaxby's #4?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's #4.
How does Zaxby's #4 compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Zaxby's #4 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Zaxby's #4's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's #4 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zaxby's #4 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Zaxby's #4 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zaxby's #4 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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