Zaxby's

35696 Us Hwy 27, Haines City, FL 33844

American

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Zaxby's has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “light not functioning”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Haines City restaurant, which scores around 90. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Observed one chipped styrofoam cup. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

25-28-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under racks , under / behind cooking equipment

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink

29-11-4

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.A bottle of Crystal Geyser on the end of the make table. The beverage was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood systems and over fryers.

36-62-4

Apr 3, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed knife in between equipment on cook line to triple sink cleaned and sanitized knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on the front counter touched her face and scratched her head and did wash her hands. The manager had all employees to wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-25-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Grease accumulated on the floor under the cooking equipment.

36-62-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler drawers and single reach in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Between pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Interior of the holding cabinet.has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in cooler drawers and coolers on the cook line. Interior of

23-03-4

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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 Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “light not functioning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Haines City?

Zaxby's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Haines City average of 90.

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 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 two times per year on average.

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