Zaxby's

4510 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 338093601
American
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Zaxby's has been inspected four times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lakeland restaurant scores 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, observed on cook line units .
14-69-4
95
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink across from office.
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment. ** also observed wall soiled on cookline.
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in unit on cookline.
29-49-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cookline.
14-09-4
78
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on whit boards on cookline.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under, behind, and between equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in interior of warmer next to fryer.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on equipment surfaces on reach in coolers near food preparation sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on cookline.
36-27-5
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Zaxby's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around two 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 roughly once per year on average.