Zaxby's 44701

11791 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907

American

Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Zaxby's 44701 has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Fort Myers restaurants, the typical score is 80; Zaxby's 44701 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at food preparation area near area. Operator labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 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. In hot holding unit by cook line; cooked chicken wings (130F - Hot Holding) Per operator wings placed in hot holding for one hour. Operator reheated wings (171F- reheating) **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. One of soap dispenser in men bathroom in disrepair. Operator provided new soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area utensil stored in standing water 82F. Operator removed the utensil and discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-service cup lids stored with decoration items at self-serving soda machine and ice tea area. Operator removed single-service cup lids to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Apr 4, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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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 breast (115 F - Hot Holding) on cooks line, per operator prepared less than an hour prior. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cell phone, put phone away. He put gloves on and proceeded to work without properly washing hands. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Hammer stored on top of single use items. Operator moved hammer. **Corrected On-Site**

42-03-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water between reaching freezer and fryer. Repeat from 03-15-2022 **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food on scoop in flour. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's 44701 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's 44701 on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's 44701?

Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's 44701.

How does Zaxby's 44701 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Zaxby's 44701 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Zaxby's 44701's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's 44701 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zaxby's 44701 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Zaxby's 44701 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zaxby's 44701 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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