Zaxby's
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Zaxby's stretching back to 2022. Zaxby's was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bradenton restaurant scores 83. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations.
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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/ As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
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.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Logan run **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
61
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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 - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee put on guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.observed on cooks line ice buildup in reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
74
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwasher area.Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in beverage self serving soda and water ice shoot soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed above fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Two Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
64
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Floor area in back kitchen area covered with standing water.
36-22-4
95
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employee preparing food in main kitchen area across from fryers. Educated employee on hair restraint. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
95
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employee preparing food in main kitchen area across from fryers. Educated employee on hair restraint. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Observed,Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back area of kitchen by west entrance. Person in charge inverted mop and placed in mop sink area. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
90
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Fried Chicken Breast at 107°F in hot holding unit no time marked. Educated Person in charge on hot holding TCS Foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded chicken breast's.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Fried Chicken Breast at 107°F in hot holding unit no time marked. Educated Person in charge on hot holding TCS Foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded chicken breast's.
01B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed Standing water on cooks line.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
14-69-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaxby's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” 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 100 out of 100, which is higher 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 three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zaxby's 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zaxby's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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