Zaxby's
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Zaxby's has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Chiefland restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cookline adjusted hat with bare hands, then put on gloves. Manager stopped employee and had them wash their hands and put on new gloves before continuing to work at cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection on wall inside dumpster enclosure.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Two Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificates missing date of training and CFPM number. Manager finished filling out the certificates during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles near back door of kitchen soiled with dust.
36-34-5
64
Jul 31, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 rodent droppings on shelving below fountain machine in lobby. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: None observed. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Six live roaches crawling on floor in kitchen, near water heater. 2. Four live roaches crawling on wall in kitchen, behind chemical storage shelf. 3. One live roaches crawling across floor in kitchen near walk-in cooler. 4. One live roach crawling on hood above grill at cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: 1. One live roach on floor in kitchen at cookline, near fryers. 2. Two live roaches crawling on wall inside kitchen, below three-compartment sink. 3. One live roaches crawling on oil canister in back of kitchen, near back door. Manager killed and cleaned up all during this inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near manager's office. 2. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below shelf across from three-compartment sink. 3. Four dead roaches on floor in kitchen near water heater. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: One dead roach on floor in lobby, beside fountain machine cabinet. Cleaned the area during this inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
70
Jul 30, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Six live roaches crawling on floor in kitchen, near water heater. 2. Four live roaches crawling on wall in kitchen, behind chemical storage shelf. 3. One live roaches crawling across floor in kitchen near walk-in cooler. 4. One live roach crawling on hood above grill at cookline. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 rodent droppings on shelving below fountain machine in lobby. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer near front counter: chicken (119F - Hot Holding). Manager stated it was time to discard the chicken and voluntarily discarded it during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing between blue hose connection and splitter added to mop sink. Manager added a Backflow prevention device to hose connection during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into handwash sink near manager's office.
31A-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near manager's office. 2. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below shelf across from three-compartment sink. 3. Four dead roaches on floor in kitchen near water heater. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1. Hole in wall inside cabinet below fountain machine in lobby. 2. Hole in wall in kitchen behind water heater.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around ice chute on fountain machine drive through area soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
43
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
45
Mar 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing on hose-end after the splitter. Employee installed a backflow prevention device after splitter during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaxby's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.
How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Chiefland?
Zaxby's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chiefland average of 72.
Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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 four times per year on average.
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