Zaxby's
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Zaxby's has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
Zaxby's latest score of 95 sits above the Largo average of 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
95
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hot holding unit handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris panini press.
23-03-4
78
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken In chicken breading at breading station at 50F. 6 pieces of chicken breast. 1lb. Manager replaced chicken breading. Manager voluntarily threw away chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Press soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on drying rack not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manger moved **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in fridge used for battering chicken.
14-69-4
70
Sep 21, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut tomato 50-47 degrees Fahrenheit ambient cooling from 9:45am at 2pm, cut tomatoes placed in freezer for quick cooling, cut tomatoes at 2:20pm 41 degrees Fahrenheit **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Cut tomatoes 41 degrees did not observe ambient cooling. Time extended. **Time Extended**
03D-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Employee with Beard with no beard guards. **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chicken cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Chicken reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
70
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Sliced cheese 46 degrees Fahrenheit, cole slaw 45 degrees Fahrenheit, shredded cheese 47 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese slices 45 degrees Fahrenheit, hard boiled eggs 45,46 degrees Fahrenheit, cut leafy greens 46 degrees Fahrenheit, Cole slaw 45 degrees Fahrenheit, Chicken raw 45,46,46 degrees Fahrenheit, raw chicken 50 degrees Fahrenheit, milk 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods moved to freezer and iced down. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut tomato 50-47 degrees Fahrenheit ambient cooling from 9:45am at 2pm, cut tomatoes placed in freezer for quick cooling, cut tomatoes at 2:20pm 41 degrees Fahrenheit **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chicken cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Chicken reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in water. Tongs in water used for fries and fried chicken. **Warning**
10-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in 87° water **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. On cook line. **Warning**
21-13-4
45
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee touched book and face then put on gloves without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator during the inspection **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -reach in cooler at cooks line has accumulation of food residue -sandwich press has accumulation of food residue and grease **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -towel in hand sink at cooks line
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -container with employee food above food items served to the public in walk-in cooler Discussed keeping personal food below items served to the public with operator
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease and standing water
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -at cooks line
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of warmer above prep table has accumulation of grease -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease -exterior of sandwich press has accumulation of grease -exterior of reach in coolers near breading station have accumulation of food residue -shelf next to bread rack has accumulation of powder -hood filters have accumulation of grease
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaxby's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.
How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Zaxby's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Largo average of 75.
Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around four 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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