Zaxbys

6707 Commonwealth Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254

American

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Zaxbys stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Zaxbys' 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Boneless chicken 117-130. Discarded **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink near walk in coolers, papers inside but not dispensing, manager provided paper towels **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-05-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lady on breader station

53B-02-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to walk in cooler

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service party platter boxes in plastic stored on floor byes to hand sink, moved to shelf **Corrective Action Taken**

25-05-4

Dec 13, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap stored next to margarine on rack near make line in kitchen. Manager removed soap. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut tomatoes (47F - Cooling, after 1.5 hours 46F stored in stacked and covered containers. Covers removed and separated. **Corrected On-Site**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash station on cook line. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of reach in cooler under flat top grill on cook line.

29-49-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under side if all soda machine around nozzle and ice chutes. Interior of cabinets under service window.

23-03-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light in outside storage shed attached to dumpster not working.

38-01-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Left side of dumpster lid broken.

33-15-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of bread stored on rack on floor. Near cook line. Bread moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under hand wash station near drive thru area. **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

May 16, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cook line next to breading station blocked by flour bin and orange bucket. Operator moved items, sink is accessible. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxbys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxbys on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Zaxbys compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Zaxbys most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Zaxbys' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zaxbys have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zaxbys 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 Zaxbys inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zaxbys is inspected around two times per year on average.

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