Zaxby's
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Zaxby's stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Zaxby's scores about where you'd expect for a New Smyrna Beach restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to fry reach-in freezer used as dump sink, ice present
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice chute on self-service beverage station -light accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear kitchen door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -large white plastic container corner cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Touched hair, then bread. Manager discussed with employees **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to hold soiled towel **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Connor
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clorox **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1/3 pans **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of dining room ice chute **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
55
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee change gloves but did not wash hands
12A-12-4
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. Connor and Jaren
53B-02-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Shop vac on shelf leaning against case of cups
42-03-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior warming cabinet for wings
22-08-4
70
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
67
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw in reach in cooler with date from previous day 44F and 48F. Other cooler temperatures within range
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Chicken timer off - chicken 117F. Operator turned timer on **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle interior and bottom of ice chute, dining room soda machine
22-02-4
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. Jeffrey and Kayanna
53B-02-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On a couple of the clean stacked containers on drying rack
16-46-4
58
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Dec 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -breader **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Cookline and by drive thru
31B-04-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaxby's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.
How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Zaxby's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around five 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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