Zaxby's
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
67
Score
Zaxby's appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 29, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Zaxby's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.observed some employees missing. Person in charge had employees read and sign report. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink in front service area used as a dump sink .
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over fryer hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwashing sink on cooks line.
29-20-5
67
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line hard boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been there for approximately 1 hour and removed some from the over filled pan and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Gabriel Cheryl Kimberlee Stacey zoe andy gerlean
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on employee a wrist bracelet while engaging in food preparation . Employee removed and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting tomatoes that were not washed before cutting. Person in charge educated employee and voluntarily discarded tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
70
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. : No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof of health activities. Printed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge had all employees working read and sign. . **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Open dumpster lid on north end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in front dining area soda machine ice dispenser shoot has mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer on cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area on cooks line reach in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
74
Aug 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Person in charge inverted single service containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
90
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy of handout. Person in charge and 3 employees read and signed agreement. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back area of main kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
70
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back area of main kitchen.
14-69-4
82
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee preparing food. Employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed seasoned flour on floor next to Chicken tender station. Person in charge removed from floor. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaxby's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.
How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Zaxby's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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 around three times per year on average.
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