Zaxby's

17500 Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33913

American

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Zaxby's stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “missing drain plug at dumpster”, which has been cited two times.

Among Fort Myers restaurants, the typical score is 80; Zaxby's is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (53F - Cold Holding); cheddar (54F - Cold Holding); housemade coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes pico (53F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Also in fryer area reach-in cooler:; assorted raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding), transferred from walk-in cooler approximately 2 hours ago, previously stored in walk-in cooler overnight per manager Carlos. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (53F - Cold Holding); cheddar (54F - Cold Holding); housemade coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes pico (53F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Also in fryer area reach-in cooler:; assorted raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding), transferred from walk-in cooler approximately 2 hours ago, previously stored in walk-in cooler overnight per manager Carlos. **Warning**

01B-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk-in cooler damaged, gasket not tight fitting, door does not close properly. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

14-69-4

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Paige, Ellen, Keischa, Keegan, Ivan, Shriell, Chris with expired food-handler training. Operator has booklets for training staff on site and began distributing to employees. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**

53B-14-5

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 on storage racks by mop sink, 4 on wall by walk-in cooler and freezer.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Paige, Ellen, Keischa, Keegan, Ivan, Shriell, Chris with expired food-handler training. Operator has booklets for training staff on site and began distributing to employees.

53B-14-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at entrance to kitchen, on cook line closer to drive thru window.

31B-04-4

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink on cooks line.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand sink in prep area. Operator replaced batteries. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from card board dumpster. Repeat from 08-22-2022 **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Public women's restroom door does not close all the way. Repeat from 08-22-2022 **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Cheddar bites and fried pickles no longer frozen in reach in freezer on cooks line. Operator moved food to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-05-5

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed Hand washing sink by grill kitchen line server serving area and mens bathroom at 88F for more than 3 minutes.

27-16-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women bathroom door not tight fitting.

32-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Zaxby's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

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 two times per year on average.

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