Zaxby's

16088 Nw Us Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615

American

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Zaxby's four times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

Zaxby's latest score is in line with the Alachua average of 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Nov 22, 2024

Complaint Full

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

View 5 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink. Manager placed vacuum breaker on hose of splitter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on shelf next to three compartment sink stained. Ice chute for dining room ice machine. Inside of kitchen ice machine.

22-02-4

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. Establishment has one employee training certificate, establishment has 20 employees.

53B-13-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in front of cook line fryers.

36-22-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for container in cook line warmer.

14-38-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around water nozzle for front counter tea machine. Area around water nozzle for dining room ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pans and lids stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.

16-48-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Jan 10, 2023

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.

View 17 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Alachua?

Zaxby's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Alachua average of 75.

Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zaxby's 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zaxby's is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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