Zaxby's
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Zaxby's has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Zaxby's squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Male employee pulled up pants and continued food prep without washing hands or changing gloves. Manager stopped employee and had him wash and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed after Y-splitter on mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. Three employees with no certificates available that have worked greater than 60 days.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with mold and grease accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Filters missing over fryers.
14-72-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight shining through gap at bottom of rear exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on pans stored near three compartment sink. Manager removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Kitchen handwashing sink leaking at faucet.
29-11-4
47
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: egg (45F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance. Ice chute of dining room soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. Plate in ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled with dust and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door glass broken. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop submerged in flour. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Floor fan guard soiled with dust accumulation. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with dust and food debris. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Mold buildup and food debris on spray nozzle at three compartment sink. Dust accumulation on ceiling in front of cooling unit of walk-in cooler. Reach-in cooler door frame and handles soiled with food debris/grease accumulation. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on stored clean bin. Manager removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in basin not hanging to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
55
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly seen in kitchen prep area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance. Ice chute of dining room soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. Plate in ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled with dust and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee vape pen on shelf over clean food bins. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door broken. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at drive-thru window and under tall reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Mold buildup and food debris on spray nozzle at three compartment sink. Dust accumulation on ceiling in front of cooling unit of walk-in cooler. Reach-in cooler door frame and handles soiled with food debris/grease accumulation. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not stored hanging to dry.
42-01-4
55
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the end of splitter with hose attached at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk wash (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler next to large fryers the top part wasn't fully closed off so cold air was just escaping. Operator added more pans so contain cold air. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink at small fryers on cook line. Soap unable to dispense at Handwash sink by mop sink. Operator fixed both soap dispensers and new soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler with broken door. Interior ice machine. Ice chute dispenser in lobby. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump sanitizer bucket in sink by front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over fryers on cooks line. Wall soiled under behind Three compartment sink and by Handwash sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep table over oil and single service items. Operator moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Green cutting boards on clean dish rack with deep cut marks. Reach in cooler door taped up with duct tape, operator stated door is broken due to the cooler falling. Plastic containers on clean dish rack with the corners broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Rubber seal gone that was holding floor mats together trapping water under rubber floor in front of mop sink. Ceiling tiles in disrepair above Handwash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor by pass through window in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on rack holding sauces. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine. Door seal of reach in freezer on cooks line. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line. Metal pieces on main reach in cooler doors. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On white containers on clean dish rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small scoops for fries. Operator flipped. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Main cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under Handwash sink on cooks line, operator called plumber. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-19-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In the mop bucket not in use.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large container on wheels with powdered substance inside on cooks line. Operator labeled flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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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 Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.
How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Zaxby's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake City average of 80.
Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine 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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