Zaxby's

2500 Us Hwy 331 S, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

American

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Zaxby's five times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 26, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader DeFuniak Springs restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some food handlers engaged in food handling without hair restraint. Operator provided hairnet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance underneath rim on make table.

23-03-4

Dec 5, 2022

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken breast fillets for grill/char 53F located in low boy cooler, Raw chicken make table raw chicken breast fillet 55F

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast fillets for grill/char 53F located in low boy cooler, Raw chicken make table raw chicken breast fillet 55F

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as evidenced by soiled gloves inside sink. Operator removed gloves and sanitized hand wash sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed a bag of garden soil on the floor in dry storage area.

41-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed all employees engaged in food handling without hair restraints.

13-03-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and properly posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance and food debris around edge of make table cold holding area.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels behind front counter.

31B-05-4

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. Observed some employee training by Zaxby University. No other food handler training provided. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear pans wet nesting in dish wash area.

24-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in DeFuniak Springs?

Zaxby's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the DeFuniak Springs average of 96.

Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four 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 two times per year on average.

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